
and although im going to be using it primarily for a media center i would also like to learn programming.
the problem is that i am 25 years old and more mechanicaly/hardware minded than program minded.
This is resulting in not knowing where to start, so if someone can point me in the direction of some beginner tutorials and literature that would be really helpful!
i will probably want to start with C or C++ as i've heard its the best to begin with rather than pythons "get it done fast but not properly" style language. also because python has "limitations" i heard and will probably get through the basic C stuff quite easily once i get my head around it.
i dont really have any ideas what i'd like to program. I mean i wouldnt mind doing something to do with animations but doubt animations are programming lol.
i suppose i should probably just learn to start off with the basics and then figure out what direction to take it in?
i quite like messing around with leds and small 2v motors (you know, the kind in cheap R/C cars)
and if programming can be incorporated, i do really enjoy building RC boats and cars. event tried building a RC helicopter with a nitro engine once. although that was so unstable it took a nose dive and blew up lol.
anyway, your time, help and any links to where to start and tutorials is highly appreciated! so i thank you in advance.