Arduino

Feb. 11th, 2018 05:05 pm
falcon_horus: Kate Heightmeyer (Stargate Atlantis) (Default)
For the first time in my life I'm better at something than my sister, and it irks her to no end.

We're taking this introduction course into Arduino (if you don't know what this is, go here -- arduino.cc) and it involves some basic programming. I did have some previous experience with C Sharp but very limited and anything too complicated and my mind would go blank. But the Arduino language is far more removed from actual computer language so it's a little easier to follow so I'm pretty quick to get my code to work on a very basic level.

And she won't accept my tips or help, so she keeps running into the red wall of errors. It just really irks her that for once I'm actually better at this than she is but the stubborn streak won't let her accept the help I'm offering. (and while I'm secretely smirking that I'm better at this (for now), I'm also a little hurt that she doesn't want my input -- cause in the end, I am right about it and she'll completely downplay it)

Anyway, I've done all the exercises we had to do this week -- and they all function properly.
Now, back to my 3D-modelling project: modelling and texturing, and setting up a scene with kid's toys. My first object is a train which carriers the letters of my name (thought of doing a short name but then decided to just go with my long name -- may change my mind again soonish cause my letters are giving me trouble).
falcon_horus: Kate Heightmeyer (Stargate Atlantis) (Happy Place)
Started my first new class of the semester. Second one's on Saturday morning.

Decided on taking a refresher course in 3D-modelling and it looks like riding a bike cause I was off like I hadn't stopped modelling since the last time I took this course. It just came rushing back. And although I would have preferred we'd use one of the programs I already have and know quite intimately, like Maya or Max, I can get used to Cinema 4D, I guess. The look and feel is the same after all.

Second new course, I'll be taking with my sister starts on Saturday morning -- learning to program with Arduino. We got our first Arduino yesterday in the mail so I'm hoping it'll be something cool. 3D is not disappointing me yet so I'm hoping Arduino can add to it.

Now, to install the Cinema 4D demo (which is rather ridiculous since I actually own a copy of an older version but that woud probably not work -- you know, compatibility with the newest version. But ah well...

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