I'm fairly new to the micro-controller world.  I've dabbled in some code and really liked it, but I'm definitely a "Newbie".  I started my hobby of 3D printing about 4 years ago.  As soon as I did, I developed a love for designing and CAD work and my hobby grew even more.  Last year, I discovered the Arduino (A friend at work told me about it).  These little devices are an excellent addition to my hobbies!!!  This year, I actually started designing projects.  I would see a need for something (an alert, the need to make something move when something happened, etc.), get out my micro-controllers and make my project "come to life".  I could then design containers for the various electronic parts and print them out with my 3D printer.  I seem to come up with more project ideas way faster than I can complete one.  LOL!  I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can as quick as I can.