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2022-02-23 4:39 am
Hey everyone. I'm new to arduino. Been doing electronics as a hobby for a while now. Mostly a hardware guy in the past. Old stereo repairs, etc. Wanting to learn how to code for arduino, not sure where to start. Trying to build a modified version of the combination lock posted on here but with 4 lock controls and user re programmable passwords. Might even eventually try to make it wifi with remote controls someday. Keypad for now though. I've ordered all the hardware I think I'll need. I have programmed in Fortran, unix shell,, html, java/Java script, and ti basic a way long time ago but forgot all of it by now, and what I did know was only a very basic level. I work in the auto repair business now for my day job, so I enjoy anything electro mechanical. Any guidance in the right direction would be appreciated.
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2022-02-23 4:58 am
Wanting to learn how to code for arduino, not sure where to start.
Start by googling for simple sketches like blinking LEDs and check out the code, you'll find it pretty easy to read C code given the other languages you've used. You can then try modifying the code and seeing the changes in behaviour of the LEDs.
From there, you can progress to looking for samples online of the other components you want to use (preferably one at a time to minimize the confusion as you go).
Trying to build a modified version of the combination lock posted on here but with 4 lock controls and user re programmable passwords.
That should be an interesting (and achievable project).
Might even eventually try to make it wifi with remote controls someday.
Does a remote control combination lock really make sense to you ?
Good luck with your project
Anything seems possible when you don't know what you're talking about.
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2022-02-23 2:07 pm
@nerguy197, hi, and welcome to the forum...
You combination lock is a very doable project, but I wouldn't go wifi , to much security risk...lol
I built a 5 button combination lock using dc relays back in the day..(1970 I think), and have done it on PLC's at work as a training exercise, (retired now) and on my Arduino most recently as a project to learn C++ coding. There are many sharp people on here that can help you when you need it.
Good luck with your project, have fun, and be safe!
regards,
LouisR
LouisR
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2022-02-24 2:36 am
Thanks everyone. I'll have to start learning C and experimenting.
2022-03-03 6:52 pm
Software is just learning how to give very very precise instructions - if it ain't virtual, it ain't real, after all.
Welcome aboard - lots of fun to be had. 🙂
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