tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983110881018172452.post1778357037071394378..comments2020-12-22T21:36:00.819-07:00Comments on Bot Thoughts: RadioShack? Yes.Mike Shimniokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17602015624941667574noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983110881018172452.post-51641296397469129362011-12-12T21:41:17.457-07:002011-12-12T21:41:17.457-07:00I&#39;m excited to think of all the folks--especia...I&#39;m excited to think of all the folks--especially kids--who might learn something about electronics and embedded systems now. <br /><br />There are probably some hobbyists who argue you must build your microprocessors out of TTL chips. And others who say you should develop your logic out of discrete transistors.<br /><br />Meanwhile modern electronics hobbyists are accomplishing amazing things we couldn&#39;t even dream of 20 or 30 years ago. By building with modular components designed by professionals. That&#39;s why Arduino and Parallax have been so successful.<br /><br />Yeah, RS, lacks a wide selection of parts and prices are high for components, but I like the convenience when they have what I need.Mike Shimniokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602015624941667574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5983110881018172452.post-78185583839415732762011-12-09T21:25:16.773-07:002011-12-09T21:25:16.773-07:00are you serious? that stuff is like betty crocker ...are you serious? that stuff is like betty crocker vs moms home made stuffing. seriously radio shack stopped caring about the hobbyist when they made al the components one isle and a half and put in a consumer electronics center. I have gone to radio shack since i was about 14, and i was in there the other day to find a art for a customer they didn&#39;t even have it (50k rheostat). gimme a break if you need that arduino and premade crap you arent a hobbiest you are a board person that can read...<br /><br />however gotta love Forrest Mimms!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com