From 8e8836956d6a9a36b9799734d46026de34a0742b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Neale Pickett Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:59:17 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] More README verbiage about this not being for beginners --- README.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2fb1fa3..f4b999d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,6 +18,23 @@ Thanks, Nicholas! * A physical controller +# Skills Needed + +This is a research project: +it's assumed you already have a skillset that includes: + +* Disassembling consumer electronics +* Using a multimeter to perform continuity checks +* Building electronics projects using a microcontroller +* Soldering +* Running the Arduino IDE *or* using `avrdude` to flash a firmware + +If you're not comfortable with the above list, +your best option right now (Jan 2024) is to either buy a used kit, +or wait for the Polybar project to finish their work +producing a beginner-friendly kit with assembly manual. + + # Controllers ## Guitar