How to learn single chip microcomputer well

Single-chip microcomputer is a hardware device, unlike software, which can be downloaded from the Internet. It requires investment, but this investment is too small compared to computers, mobile phones, MP4, and even tuition fees. Learning is an investment for yourself, and you must be willing to invest in order to gain something. Calculate the return on investment. The investment in buying various tools to learn single-chip microcomputers may only be a fraction or even a few tenths of your monthly salary for a job in the future.

There is no very accurate number for how much money you need to spend. It depends on what level you have learned. In society, there are single-chip microcomputer trainings that charge thousands of yuan. If the effect can be guaranteed, then it is worthwhile for you to participate. However, most trainings are too utilitarian, and it is more reliable to rely on yourself. If the training of several thousand yuan can really be effective and worth participating in, then everyone should know how much it costs to learn single-chip microcomputers.
I just want to simulate and learn on the computer in the simplest way without investing a penny, but what I get in this way is almost useless. If you are only satisfied with a simple ticker or traffic light, you can make it with just a few dozen yuan. Imagine that in the future, your resume will only say that you bought a learning kit and made a ticker. To be truly useful, you should start with a learning board, then design your own circuits and make projects. When you really participate in making a work, the cost will increase.

Those who advocate that you can learn microcontrollers in ten days, or for just a few dozen yuan, please think about it. It’s okay for getting started, but it’s still a long way from “mastering”.

I have said so much to make a point. Learning MCU requires investment, both financially and in time. If the school has laboratory equipment, that would be the best. If not, it depends on your own efforts. If you really learn MCU, you don't have to worry about having no future or money. No one wants to develop two products and sell them to support themselves.

Don't wait until you start working to learn microcontrollers

Don't wait until you get a job to learn about microcontrollers, otherwise you won't even have the chance to work. It is an indisputable fact that any company wants to recruit people with experience.

There is a popular saying in society that you should learn what you need, which makes sense. But for students, there is no need. You should find your own goals and think about what you want to do. It would be best if you can apply for school projects or part-time job opportunities in society. But before you can get these opportunities, you need to cultivate yourself.

How can you learn MCU well? Choose a good MCU, such as stc89c52, choose a good book such as "MCU Principles and Interface Technology", find effective learning and development tools such as "51hei MCU Learning Board", adjust your learning mentality, first learn basic knowledge through the learning board, then find opportunities to participate in electronic design competitions, or school innovation competitions, apply for projects, etc., and then find some fresh topics or ideas on the Internet and follow them. If you have enough level, you can take some part-time jobs, and really consider the design from the perspective of the product, which can make your technical level reach a very high level. For

programming language, I still recommend C language. How to say it, it is convenient for development. Some people say that assembly is direct and easy to understand, but if you can write 100 lines of assembly, what about more than 1,000 lines? To do a multiplication and division, assembly is not enough. C language is universal and easy to transplant. If you learn assembly, 51 microcontrollers have one set, avr microcontrollers have another set, and msp430 is different, but C language is the same. You can take the algorithm and change the I/O port. It is easy to develop.

The key to learning microcontrollers is to do more hands-on work and practice more, whether it is circuit design or programming. Technology is developed through adjustment. You can't learn for the sake of learning. You must find goals for yourself and find things to do.