First good kit

[harrison_grant]

I would like to buy a kit that is not something stupid like the discover electronics kit. Mostly because im 18 and don't want to feel like a child. I would also like to know what beganing things i need to buy.

 

[ericgibbs]

I would like to buy a kit that is not something stupid like the discover electronics kit. Mostly because im 18 and don't want to feel like a child. I would also like to know what beganing things i need to buy.

hi,
Which particular area of electronics interests you?
example: micro controllers, audio, digital , analog.??

 

[harrison_grant]

Explain those fields? Im new.

 

[ericgibbs]

Explain those fields? Im new.

Hi,
To explain all those would take a lot! of typing, I would suggest that you Google for each of those titles and then come back with specific questions.

I will find a few links for you and post them as an Edit.


EDIT:
http://www.asic-world.com/digital/tutorial.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Analogue_electronics

**broken link removed**

http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/

 

[harrison_grant]

So the only one left that so far makes sense is micro controllers because I have programming experince. And I want to build lights the go to the beat of songs and sensors that text me if a pressure plate is pushed

 

[ericgibbs]

So the only one left that so far makes sense is micro controllers because I have programming experince. And I want to build lights the go to the beat of songs and sensors that text me if a pressure plate is pushed

OK, look at Nigels PIC tutorials, link is near my signature on this post.

It shows hardware for the software tutorials, far better than buying a full kit at this time.

 

[harrison_grant]

Is a atmega328 a micro controller?

 

[ericgibbs]

Is a atmega328 a micro controller?

http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/product_card.asp?part_id=4720