anyone have one?

4/21/2012 2:12:52 PM

just order one - they're cheap as balls

4/21/2012 2:17:19 PM

Which kind should I get

4/21/2012 2:19:11 PM

What is your project? Do you need ethernet capability? Wireless?

4/21/2012 3:48:42 PM

I want a new toy to mess around with

4/21/2012 3:53:38 PM

Surprisingly radio shacks carry these (official namebrand style - the UNO?) and a few accessory shields for about as cheap as you'll find online w/ shipping. You'll want to use the arduino online site since these come with literally no instructions or pinout schematics.

4/21/2012 8:24:32 PM

Techshop RDU off Glenwood has Arduino boards in several flavors, prototyping accessory kits, and various shields available for purchase. Cheaper than Radio Shack.

[Edited on April 22, 2012 at 2:46 AM. Reason : Meh]

4/22/2012 2:46:25 AM

^Do you have to join their "cult" to purchase these from them?

I refuse to pay their ridiculous fees to use basic tools, lol. I'd rather spend that money on purchasing the tools myself.

4/22/2012 11:22:45 AM

try Adafruit.com or ebay. If you're looking for a 'toy' authenticity probably isn't critical and the ebay ones from reputable sellers are seemingly just as good. (I have a Duemilanove and a Mega)

The Duemilanove should be cheaper than most, but with the added fusing on the Uno's USB you may be better off.

The Mega is overkill unless you know you'll need a ton of I/Os

Also, adafruit.com has several tutorials and projects to use as starters.

4/22/2012 2:55:39 PM

^^ Nope, no need to be a member. And personally I pay their fees to be able to use tools I could never afford or have room for myself, like a $20k ShopBot CNC router.

4/22/2012 4:33:22 PM