Newb here! I'm a music/ea major thats just starting to get into electronics and programming. This is my first try :p
I'm making a basic project as part of a programming for artists course, essentially manipulating sound objects with sensors. I will be using Max/MSP and Arduino to program the thing.
I have a rather stupid question... I got the Arduino Lilypad microcontroller but am confused as to what I'm supposed to use to plug it into my laptop. Do I need both the FTDI Basic Breakout (seen here: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8772 ) AND the Lilypad power supply ( http://www.robotshop.ca/arduino-lilypad-power-supply.html ) or does the FTDI Breakout power the microcontroller already? Or is there something else I can use?
