So I'm an absolute beginner :P obviously. But I mean completely absolute beginner, I don't get much of anything! I went through the "Start Here" section, but I still get confused on some things. I understand programming, I just don't get what everything is, what it does, why it's there, etc. and no one, literally no one, explains the sheer basics in their posts. So is there anywhere you can direct me for beginners where I can start off learning the basics, like what each pin does on a microcircuit, what they can be used for, etc. I don't want you assuming I know what the parts are called or what they do or anything, because I don't, and every tutorial I've tried to go through (even the "basic" ones) already assumes I know things about electronics when I don't.
If you guys could, that'd be great. Thanks in advance!
Personally…
I’ve found the collection of links here:
https://www.robotshop.com/letsmakerobots/node/26065
very useful when I started. Mostly the collection of links on electronics (which was the part I knew less about).
Then one just needs to choose the path one want to take and the web is filled with information. As for robot post not explaining the basics of things… well, that’s not their purpose. The purpose is only to showcase a robot build that has been done, how much basics are explained is up to each author. Regardless there are some posts here explaining some basic concepts on electronics and perhaps other things, you just have to search around.
My advise, learn the basics of electronics first what is each of the most common components and what they’re typically used for, how circuits work. So then when you have any doubts you can ask a proper question. Then, just move on to whateve you need to learn… as you ask for us to assume you don’t know anything, then there’s everything to learn. But the basics of electronics is a good start and should keep you busy for a while.
Welcome and have fun 