Question 1

Where can I find a general introduction to C/C++/Ch programming?

Accepted Answer

A free pdf file with the first seven sections of the textbook Learning Programming with Ch for the Absolute Beginner is available here.  An online introduction to Ch from SoftIntegration, the company that develops it, is available here. They also have a Ch User’s Guidehere, and a ChIDE User’s Guide for the Ch Integrated Development Environment, used to write and debug programs, is available here.

Question 2

Where can I more information and/or answers to specific questions on Ch programming in the Windows environment?

Accepted Answer

SoftIntegration, the company that develops Ch, has a Windows FAQ page here.

Question 3

Where can I more information and/or answers to specific questions on Ch programming in the Mac environment?

Accepted Answer

SoftIntegration, the company that develops Ch, has a Mac FAQ page here.

Question 4

Where can I find an introduction to robotics programming using Linkbots?

Accepted Answer

A free pdf file for the textbook Learning Programming with Linkbot for the Absolute Beginner is available here.

Question 5

Where can I find an introduction to robotics programming using Arduino?

Accepted Answer

The first seven sections of the textbook Learning Physical Computing with Arduino for the Absolute Beginner are available as a free pdf file here.

Question 6

Where can I find an introduction to robotics programming using Raspberry Pi?

Accepted Answer

The first seven sections of the textbook Learning Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi for the Absolute Beginner are available as a free pdf file here.

Question 7

Where can I find teaching and learning resources for RoboBlocky and Linkbot?

Accepted Answer

Check out our Teaching and Learning Resources page.

Question 8

I get error messages when I try to run Ch programs. How can I decipher and fix them?

Accepted Answer

If the messages are referencing specific errors in your Ch code, check out the Ch guides and documentation available at www.softintegration.com/docs/.
If the messages refer to general errors with running Ch (for example, “Error: Cannot view ChIDE session”), the simplest fix is to reinstall C-STEM Studio, which contains the Ch software. FAQs on installing C-STEM Studio may be found here. Alternatively, check out the Ch installation FAQ page and/or the Ch Installation and System Administration Guide.

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