First Project

Hi all, Ive just got my first Ardunio (Decimilla) and Ive got it mounted to a test board but im starting to really struggle with the programming side.
I would like to know the best way to get my programming started and if possible any examples.

What I want my Ardunio to do is accept 5 inputs and control 4 outputs.
I have 5 buttons : On, Off, Bitton 1, Button 2, Button 3.
I want the on and off buttons to turn one output on and off and also activate the other switches. (i.e. buttons 1-3 and their putputs are all "off" unless the ON button has been pressed)
Once the ON button has been pressed then the 3 other switched control 3 outputs but as one button is pressed I want it to turn the other 2 off.
I would like the unit to automatically select the output connected to button 1 when the ON button is pressed.

I feel a bit daft not being able to get an ardunio to control this but I suppose that trying is the best way to learn :slight_smile:

Ash,

A good starting point to learn using Arduino could be Arduino Tutorial - Learn electronics and microcontrollers using Arduino!.