/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1211947
I'm going to have to disagree with the sentiment here that Arduino etc is garbage. I never would have realized the potential of microprocessors, or even have taken an interest in electronics if it weren't for Arduino. While I agree that the primary purpose of Arduino seems to be a basic starter platform for hobbyists it can also demonstrate some great potential.

In the end, it will be different strokes for different folks. You may enjoy opening a book and reading it cover to cover, and that may get you interested. You may be like me, tinker a bit and realize that you're severely lacking in knowledge, and start learning what you need bit by bit. You may even just decide it's not for you. In any case try what you would think will get you interested in electronics.

>>1175171

As a "dweenofag" I take high offense to that. If the board works for your application why reinvent the wheel every time?

Pic related is where it was better to use just the Atmel 328 than use an Arduino. Otherwise I would have just used the premade prototype board.

>>1161939

>implying it's not the best prototyping bed available.

>>1119056

/ohm/ general typically covers that type of stuff.

>>1110595

You're kind of full of shit. The Arduino got me into electronics and helped me understand enough essentials to design my own board.

>>1098725

Took me about a year (not actual man hours) of research to go from fucking around with Arduino to designing my own board. So if you know almost nothing about computer engineering and spend about 2-4 hours per week on it maybe a year?

>>1098873

Ohhh, you want to make a vibrator. They sell those on Amazon or at your local adult toy store.