Programming with the Arduino

[Audacity]

hello all,
       I'm getting the Arduino starter pack from MAKE

(http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MSGSA)
 
soon and i was wondering what programming language i need to learn. I was researching this and  found that some people use c and other use a c-like language called wiring.... I was wondering which would be better and where to learn them ( websites,good books,etc) thanks in advance
                                                 

[GearMotion]

Wiring is the "Arduino language" and is implemented in the Arduino IDE you can download for free at http://www.arduino.cc/

It is really C with a couple of shortcuts and some libraries. You can stick with that, or move on to plain C if you wish.

[Audacity]

If its just c with shortcuts then i rather learn c..... do have any good recommendations for websites/books ( for learing c).

[SmAsH]

http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html
Excellent tutorial for c, covers each component step by step and tests you after every step.
I used this tutorial a while ago and it worked wonders.
Of coarse, writing up your own programs helps you learn so much more than this so be sure to write up practice programs etc if you can.

[Joker94]

I have been using the 21 day course one. Of course you don't have to it in 21days it is really 21 chapters.

http://neonatus.net/C/index.html

[Audacity]

thanks for the websites   

also even though you said it only takes 21 days would that be true for a beginner who only knows Pbasic....yes i have a basic stamp....... they cost so much...... Also how would i compile do i need any software to compile c into the arduino?

thanks so far for your fast replies

[SmAsH]

Just the arduino software and the usb cable.
PS: Basic Stamps suck

[Joker94]

No. 21 days is just the name of the course, originally a book. You can go at your own pace. I have been doing a topic or two then play around with what i have just learnt to get it into my head.

So no you can take as long as you want and the chapters are quite long so you may want to spread them out.

You might be able to do it in 21 days but don't force yourself through it other wise at the end you will think what have i learnt and you won't have taken in what you wanted as you were rushing so to speak.

[Audacity]

PS: Basic Stamps suck

very true

and i will thank you