I want to start a small project. mut have no clue were to start.
This is how it would work:
it will have a small dc motor,a force sensor or flex, and thinking of a sensor which will let the dc motor start running.
the force/flex sensor will tell the motor when to stop maybe having it lock whith a button or switch or have it stop at a certain pressure.
but i want it to reverse so i was thinking of a potentiometer for that which lets me reverse/release.
i want it to be rechargable so i was thinking it would have a battery life indicator.
im thinking of running this with a arduino nano 3.0. so this means it isn't a big project just small compnents.
But i don't know how to start or where to start or if im off in components.
So if you could help me out.
it would really be appreciated.
thanks,
start with doing some (easy) projects from the tutorial pages, there is a lot to learn there (parts of your project) Also check the reference and playground to learn what can be done with an Arduino and how it is done.
Things you mention can all be done, so definitely feasable,
Keeping your end goal in mind, while perusing the recommended materials, is a good idea. Pay particular attention to the projects involving reading from analog sensors (the force sensor and potentiometer are two such devices). Pay attention to the sections on controlling large loads, like electric motors.
You might want to explain here what the motor you want to control will actually be doing. Then, we can make recommendations on the type and size that would be appropriate - gear motor, stepper motor, servo, etc. - and how you would control that size motor.
im thinking of running this with a arduino nano 3.0.
I wouldn't. I'd start with a UNO. The easy ability to connect shields will pay off. When you are ready to build your project, the nano may be appropriate, or you might get a ATMega328, a crystal, a couple of capacitors, and build a standalone Arduino,
Hello Eddy,
Star with some small projects or given in software as Examples. Then Pay particular attention to the projects involving reading from analog sensors and Output given to the Digital pins. During that Learn something about Serial Comm. from examples given. So do this all Step by Step.
->Simple Basic
->Analog / Digital
->Serial Comm.
->Sensors and Actuator
->Displays
Like wise.
