InstantForum.NET v4.1.4RoboticsConnection User Forumhttp://roboticsconnection.com/userForums/info@roboticsconnection.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 17:05:34 GMT20http://roboticsconnection.com/userForums/Topic610-4-1.aspxHello everybody,<br><br>I am very new to electronics and microcontrollers but i want to get my hands dirty with some tryout/hobby projects.<br><br>I have an extensive knowledge of ms programming languages (c#/vb.net) and came across a few articles about usb hardware interfacing. It sounded pretty cool! After some surfing around i found that there is an extensive community on embedded electronics/robotics out there and it al seems a bit overwhelming at first.<br><br>I really like to get started with fiddling about at first and i was wondering of you guys could give me some advice. I have narrowed it down to 3 controllers to chose from, all because they support ms .net programming which i am formiliar with.<br><br>- Phigets 8/8/8 board<br>- Makezine controller<br>- RoboticsConnection Serializer .NET Robot Controller<br><br>they al seem pretty straight forward but which one is best for me as a beginner and which one is best value for money?<br><br>Concerning the Phigets board, i googled around a bit and i cant seem to determine if i can control servos and motors whith it directly, or do i need the motor controller? Can these two work together? Again, i am a extreme newbie so these could be pretty sumb questions...<br><br>Is the Arduino board a good choise aswell or is that a little more complex to start with? I have the feeling it does... please advice...<br><br>And in general, how did you guys get starterd? What did you buy, what was your first project, etc. I think it will really help me get going!<br><br>Look forward to your replies,<br><br>Thanks in advance,<br><br>Corstens, NetherlandsWed, 13 Aug 2008 08:14:44 GMTCorstens