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What is need to get started with Netduino?

Started by cliffboss , Sep 19 2010 02:14 AM

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#1 cliffboss

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 02:14 AM

Hello all, Besides the board itself what other tools and/ or supplies are need to get started with Netdunio? Being a software dev, with no hardware experience, I think this would be a pretty cool way of learning some new skills

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#2 hari

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 02:27 AM

The list is endless. It depends on your interest.

You CAN start coding with just the board because it has a built-in LED and Switch that you can control. You can even start coding WITHOUT the board using an emulator.

But for more fun I'd recommend:
A breadboard and jumper wires, some LEDs with a 470ohm, or 1K resistor for each, breadboard pluggable switches, a 10K potentiometer (you may have to buy a soldering iron for this one because I've never seen a breadboard pluggable potentiometer), and finally two or more r/c servos.

I'm not associated with any of these suppliers, but I've had positive experience with them.
http://www.hobbypart...promisesg9.html
http://www.sparkfun..../categories.php
http://adafruit.com/

If you're in a hurry, you can purchase things at your local Radioshack.

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#3 MattW

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 06:17 AM

I've been going through the "Complete Beginners Guide to the Arduino" from Earthshine Electonics. It's for the Arduino, so I've had to convert the code from C to C#, but I've had a lot of fun! http://www.earthshin.../6-starter-kits http://www.earthshin...KManualRev4.pdf I've also found Sparkfun's Arduino Inventor's Kit Manual very good... http://www.sparkfun....oducts_id=10057 Little Bird Electronics here in Australia sells the kits without the Anduino - perfect for my situation, but in the end I just went to my local electronics shop and bought the parts as described in both guides...

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#4 Ravenheart

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 07:48 AM

I'd also recommend a soldering iron and a multimeter.

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#5 Eric Burdo

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 11:22 AM

a 10K potentiometer (you may have to buy a soldering iron for this one because I've never seen a breadboard pluggable potentiometer)

I have one... came in this kit here from HiTechnic: http://www.hitechnic...ion&key=NPA1058

That kit is designed to give you solderless breadboard capabilities on the LEGO NXT. Has a nice collection of projects, and I'm replicating them on the Netduino.

~ Eric D. Burdo ~ http://brick-labs.com/

Today LED's, tomorrow, the world!!! Well, OK, maybe servos.

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#6 James

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 03:10 PM

This may be overkill, but I bought this kit from a local Fry's and am replicating the build with a Netduino. So far most of the wiring has been the same as the basic stamp that comes with the kit: http://www.parallax....11/Default.aspx

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#7 hari

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Posted 19 September 2010 - 03:59 PM

This may be overkill ...

I was checking price of Boe-bot when I ran into this robot.
Get ready to drool...

THIS is overkill ;-) Comes with 17 servos and can drive up to 35! Wow...

Back in reality - you should share code/video of your experience with boe-bot. Always wanted that, but decided it was too expensive.

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#8 cliffboss

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 01:49 AM

So I am think on ordering some stuff tomorrow

What do you guys think of my shopping list?

Netdunio
A couple of Multi color leds or should I stick with single color?
1k Resistor Does the multicolor led need them?
A couple of Push buttons
Jumpper Wires I am thinking 10 should be more then enough to start
Potentiometer Knob

If I missed anything let me know.

Thanks

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#9 Chris Walker

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 02:00 AM

1k Resistor Does the multicolor led need them?

You'll probably need three resistors--one for each of the Red, Green, and Blue elements.

Chris

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 04:05 AM

You'll probably need three resistors--one for each of the Red, Green, and Blue elements.

Chris

1K is probably too high a resistance if you're driving LEDs from the Netduino output pins (3.3v).

Something like 100 ohms is probably more appropriate for Red or Green LEDs. I think Blue LEDs generally have a higher forward voltage, so you may need an even smaller resistor (or maybe no resistor at all). Best bet is to buy a resistor assortment, and save yourself some frustration.

Also, you'll probably want a potentiometer to attach that knob to

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If you're just getting started in electronics, I'd highly recommend the Make: Electronics book. It's a great hands-on introduction to basic electronics. It doesn't cover Arduino/Netduino specifically, but it's a good learning guide.

Thanks,
~ David ~

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#11 MattW

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 04:14 AM

Thanks David for the reference to the Make: Electronics book. Exactly what I'm after!! (now to find someone in Australia that sells them!)....

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#12 Chris Seto

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 04:33 AM

RE: Resistors: http://www.sparkfun....roducts_id=9258

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#13 hari

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 04:38 AM

So I am think on ordering some stuff tomorrow

What do you guys think of my shopping list?

Netdunio
A couple of Multi color leds or should I stick with single color?
1k Resistor Does the multicolor led need them?
A couple of Push buttons
Jumpper Wires I am thinking 10 should be more then enough to start
Potentiometer Knob
If I missed anything let me know.

I see Potentiometer Knob, but no potentiometer, I hope already have a 10K potentiometer.
Do you have a breadboard already too?
You may want to wait on the Netduino, they're going to announce something this weekend at Maker Faire.
http://forums.netdui...-to-makerfaire/

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#14 dab

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 05:44 AM

Thanks David for the reference to the Make: Electronics book. Exactly what I'm after!! (now to find someone in Australia that sells them!)....

You can also get the eBook version for US $27.99.

Thanks,
~ David ~

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#15 MattW

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 11:20 AM

You can also get the eBook version for US $27.99.

Thanks mate!!

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#16 cliffboss

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Posted 24 September 2010 - 12:34 AM

I see Potentiometer Knob, but no potentiometer, I hope already have a 10K potentiometer.
Do you have a breadboard already too?
You may want to wait on the Netduino, they're going to announce something this weekend at Maker Faire.
http://forums.netdui...-to-makerfaire/

No forgot to put the breadboard on the list, I was think on this one Breadboard

I saw the post on the forums about a big announcement so i may wait till Monday.