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Should I get an arduino to learn programming/electronics or are there better alternatives?

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also, pic related is the arduino that i have.

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I'm in the process of setting up multiple aeroponic grow systems. I want to use an arduino to monitor each reservoir for ppm level, ph level, temperature and control the pump timer. In turn making that data available on a website that I have access to.

I have basic programing skills and a good amount of experience working with circuitry/general electronic based fabricarion.

My quistion is if this is even possible and how difficult would it be to compile the code for each sensor and a single pump controller into the same arduino.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey I've been working with this starter code for an IR receiver and I cant get it to work and I cant find anything to fix it

#include <IRremote.h>
int RECV_PIN=11;
IRrecv irrecv(RECV_PIN);
decode_results results;

void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
irrecv.enableIRIn();
}
void loop(){
if(irrecv.decode(&results)){
Serial.println(results.value,HEX);
irrecv.resume(); }
delay(100);
}