Getting Started in Robotics: Books and Kits for Beginners

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To start in robotics, beginners are encouraged to explore affordable kits like the BOE Bot from Parallax and utilize resources such as societyofrobots.com for tutorials, including building an autonomous robot for $50. Familiarizing oneself with microcontrollers is essential for developing skills in robotics. Websites like SparkFun offer valuable tutorials on programming and electronics. Engaging with local robotics communities or contests can provide support and enhance learning. Overall, robotics is a rewarding hobby that fosters significant skill development.
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Hey,

I want to get into robotics but I don't know where to start. Is there a book I should buy or some kits that i should start with that aren't too expensive. If there are any suggestions on how I could turn this into my hobby please post :)
 
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I thought a good website was societyofrobots.com . He has a ton of tutorials including a how to build an autonomous robot for $50.
 
Robotics a great hobby that will teach you an incredible amount of skills and knowledge. If you are rather new to electronics and building things in general I would start with a simple kit like the BOE Bot from Parallax.

http://www.parallax.com/tabid/411/Default.aspx

www.sparkfun.com has a lot of good tutorials for beginners to such as programming AVRs and introductions to bluetooth.

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And start reading about Microcontrollers. That will help you a lot in robotics and is quite essential.
 
get in touch with someone who knows the stuff.

Do you have any society around? any contests? they can be really helpful when starting
 

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