External Support and Tutorials
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Run by Daniel Shiffman, the coding train is your one stop shop for all things code. Whether you are learning Processing or P5, the coding train has tutorials covering everything from the very basics like colouring a pixel, to complex flocking algorithms.
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Adafruit produces some of the best libraries and example code for Arduinos out there. They produce a tutorial for every product they sell, no more rummaging around the internet for scraps of code on random forums. Based in the US, they do have suppliers in the UK, see below.
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All open source all the time. Are you an advanced user that wants to build their own modules? Sparkfun releases all the circuits and the pcb diagrams for everything they make, so you can build your own. Not to mention the plethora of instructional videos. Also based in the US.
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Arduino is the go to microcontroller for interactive artwork. It's the one we teach because it is so well suported. Both Adafruit and Sparkfun make their tutorials assuming you will be attaching their modules to an arduino. The Arduino website is a treasure trove of useful information, containing a reference guide, examples, software downloads, and a frequently updated blog.
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Specific Module Tutorials
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Random Nerd Tutorials complete guide to this exceedingly cheap 4m distance sensor.
Check out their other tutorials! |
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Want sound?
The Catalex yx5300 sound module has posssibly the best ease of use to cost ratio currently going. |
Really Useful Sites
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Making a lamp or light fitting? Lamp Spares have everything, including lamp kits to get you started. Make sure to only do mains wiring in the Tech Lab with an Instructor.
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Trusted Suppliers
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Great for cable assemblies and sensors.
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Has an outlet in Bristol, brilliant if you need something today. Stocks all the weird value capacitors and other components for analogue electronics as well.
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All things remote control, just remember to check "UK warehouse."
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Generally Ebay is your cheapest choice for electronics, however UWE cannot verify the quality of every Ebay supplier so purchase at your own risk.
UWE cannot endorse any of these suppliers, stockists or services. They are simply suppliers that are continuing to take and dispatch online orders at present. Personal research and investigation into their suitability, costing, quality and time frames will be needed. Other suppliers are available and may be cheaper or more efficient.