[XCSSA] Hardware Hacking and Weird Stuff

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote:
> X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote:
>
> How can I learn more hands on digital fundamentals?
>
>
> Sams published many books for the hobbyist/experimenter.  My favorite 
> authors were Donald E. Lancaster and Forrest M Mims.  Many of their 
> books are still available through Amazon used books.  I can bring a few 
> to show you at the next meeting.  Atex Electronics was a local treasure 
> because you could wander in and buy only one integrated circuit at a 
> time, and they also had all the resistors and capacitor you might need, 
> but they have closed, and I don't know if there is anywhere else in town 
> that sells integrated circuits.  You may have to go to Austin or Dallas 
> for parts.
>
> Storey
>   
I got started with the "What is a Micro Controller" from Parallax...
It's really simple to get started with and the book covers the most 
basic concepts.
Such as Digital I/O, Reading a voltage, using 7 segment LED displays, 
controlling a digital potentiometer etc...
You can download the book and have a look at it to see if the kit is for 
you,
http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/books/edu/wamv2_2.pdf

The kit can be bought from Parallax but Radioshack is usually cheaper,
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2117994
If you decide to buy from Parallax, make sure you get the kit that 
includes the Stamp Board...

Unfortunately it's Windows only so you might want to check out to see 
if  Arduino have something similar since it works on Linux.

/Fredrik