Frequently Asked Questions
Can I modify the code (software)?
Yes, you can.
What is the best place to buy parts and components?
I usually check mouser.com first, and if I’m happy with the pric,e I get stuff from them. They have a relatively low minimum order for free shipping.
There is also http://www.digikey.com.au/ Some very exotic stuff is only available from them. They have quite a high minimum order for free shipping, so I don’t use them often.
There are a few other companies of the same sort, but I have no experience with them.
In many cases, eBay is a better option if you want the stuff cheap and don’t care how long it takes to be delivered.
Other online stores I use:
What is the voltage range for powering Arduino-based devices?
6-14V is recommended. You can go all the way up to 20V, but the onboard voltage regulator might get really hot.
I’m new to Arduino. Where do I start?
Arduino is a very simple platform to start your way into the world of microcontrollers. There are hundreds of tutorials on the internet, including YouTube. Usually, I recommend starting with a simple Blink sketch (Google “Blink sketch Arduino”). If you can get this one to work, you can work with any sketch.
Avionics software is nothing but a hundred “blinking sketches” stuck together. 🙂