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Zerocool Djx
December 5th, 2010, 01:55 AM
I am looking for an electronics lab that I can plug into a usb port and utilize with software to program various electronic outputs, like moters, switches, etc... any ideas?

Kdar
December 5th, 2010, 03:53 AM
Some kind of micro controller? Like Arduino?

Zerocool Djx
December 5th, 2010, 05:49 AM
exactly like that! Thanks!

perryrt
December 5th, 2010, 08:52 PM
Either that or the BASIC Stamp. If you're looking for more of a "hacker"-DIY thing, I'd say Arduino. If you're looking for more of a portable electronics classroom, I'd say try the Stamp, not because it's better or worse, but because the educational support (texts, bundles, etc) is more comprehensive.

perryrt
December 5th, 2010, 08:55 PM
Sorry, I forgot to post the link:

http://www.parallax.com/

Specifically, something like this might work for you:

http://www.parallax.com/Store/Education/KitsandBoards/tabid/182/CategoryID/67/List/0/SortField/0/Level/a/ProductID/320/Default.aspx

Again, not saying that one system is better or worse than the other, but I've found the Stamp tutorials/educational system to be more comprehensive. As always, though, YMMV.