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VERTiG0
Jul 11, 2001

go move over bro
So I want to build this DIY "ambilight" system up on adafruit for my HTPC setup: http://learn.adafruit.com/adalight-diy-ambient-tv-lighting

It uses an Arduino, and I have never touched any of this stuff before. The last programming of any sort I've done was back in highschool like one of the other posters in here, and that was just the most basic of VB.

I figure before I build that lighting setup I should at least get a grasp on the basics of the world of Arduino stuff.

There's an overwhelming amount of info out there on the topic, so does anybody have a good recommendation on where to start? I was thinking one of those beginner kits that don't require soldering, but are some better than others? I was thinking of picking this up: http://www.canakit.com/arduino-starter-kit.html

VERTiG0 fucked around with this message at 23:07 on Nov 6, 2012

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VERTiG0
Jul 11, 2001

go move over bro
Hahah, excellent. I'm going to snag this kit from SparkFun, as it seems the most comprehensive for the money: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11227

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