Recent content by Robit1769

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    How should I go about learning electronics/computer hardware

    Hi, I have been interested in electronics and computer hardware for some time now. I'm will be going to school for engineering/programming; however, until then, I would like to engage in a few side projects to gain some concrete experiences within this domain. Specifically, I kind of want to get...
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    How do robotic arms/joints know what position they are at?

    Bystander, I should let you know, I'm pretty unfamiliar with robotics. I guess, I am looking to create a small robotic arm, capable of being precisely manipulated. I am looking to familiarize myself with methods that will allow me to do this. Sensor type: something cheap and obtainable...
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    How do robotic arms/joints know what position they are at?

    I guess I am interested in the various electronic means of finding out how a robotic joint relays positional information back to it's control unit.
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    Schools Given how my college career is going, I'm worthless

    I think Dr.Courtney is way off-base; it's clear and obvious someone who doesn't have the prerequisites to do well in a STEM program, will not do well in a STEM program. There's not much to say here, so don't add in your pessimistic folly. For OP, if you don't have a solid foundation (90%+ in...