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What stops your Arduino project?

cstanton

Say you want to create a solution to a problem you have, like automating the door on a chicken coop with the time of day...

What tends to stop you from developing it? Do you find that you encounter a problem part way through the project? Is it some knowledge you're lacking or is it the software?

Would you benefit from help with circuit design? Or is it something else?

We're looking at expanding our introduction videos and guidance on using Arduino products, and I'm interested in what you need help with, so reply and let us know, regardless of knowledge level.

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  • I need to acquire the chicken coop first, and then stick a door on it...  Slight smile

    As already has been mentioned, becoming more proficient with the structuring of code for moving onto the intermediate to advanced projects. To some extent this probably falls outside the scope of Arduino and into more general good programming design techniques, however still need to keep in mind the more limited resources on Arduino devices and so can't afford all the general 'bloat' that typically accompanies other programming techniques and also that the user interfaces tend not to be based around the generic desktop keyboard/mouse/monitor. 

    The official Arduino courses like the CTC GO! appear to be limited to schools as the core bundle is around $1,500 and the add-on modules around another $950 on top of that as they are designed for classes of up to 24 students rather than being aimed at individuals working alone. It would be interesting to hear from someone that has managed to access the course to find out what it was like, or similar courses that claim to go beyond the basics.

    I think the entry-level Arduino content is pretty well catered for through readily available on-line resources and printed texts. After that it appears to rely heavily on institutions working Arduino into their own curriculums for more structured content.

    Areas I'm interested in becoming more proficient in with the Arduino platform would include techniques for working with user interaction via multiline alphanumeric LCD/OLED displays, modular matrix LED displays and creating HMI type control panels; working with raw serial data capture, and working with multiple microcontrollers within the one project. Some more material covering the MKR Vidor 4000 would be welcome.

  • in reply to beacon_dave

    If you have OO skills and know C++ constructs, but you find it difficult to stay consistent and write clean code:

    The book Industrial Strength C++ by Mats Henricson and Erik Nyquist has helped me. I used it to turn myself from a hobbyist to a professional developer on my first C++ job.
    It focuses on writing reliable object oriented designs. No tutorial on the language or how to be a Wizz, but recipes to use it 'like a pro'.
    It's out of print, but the authors provide a free and authorised download on the link above.

  • in reply to Jan Cumps

    Thanks, I’ve added it to my reading list

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