r/learnpython • u/Yakult_EnlatadoOreon • 16h ago

I need learning python for robotic

I'm really desperate, I have a college project where I need to present at least one movement algorithm based on a Cartesian plane. I've already been introduced to Python, but I can't say that's my strong point, I'd like to know recommendations for study materials, or where to start!! Thanks you 😔😔

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u/ee_control_z 16h ago

Get a handle of this book. It is the gold standard in my opinion if you want to learn Python. Its title states it all:

Learning Python, 6th Ed., Mark Lutz

Very comprehensive so its starts with beginner material up to advanced and everything in between.

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u/Yakult_EnlatadoOreon 15h ago

This was a book my professor recommended at the beginning of classes; unfortunately, it's excessively expensive here in my country, haha. I see that it's available for free in English on the internet, so I'll try to take a look. Thank you so much for your help!!

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u/ee_control_z 15h ago edited 15h ago

Ok, just note that the older version will be a bit confusing because it has v2.7 material. So it will kind of be bouncing back and forth between discontinued material and material up to about ~thirteen years ago - when it was published (year 2013) - a lot of the information is outdated. There have been many updates since then. I would strongly recommend the latest edition - published last year - if at all possible.

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u/chapchap0 12h ago

If OP is “desperate”, as in in a hurry, this book is arguably the worst Python resource to recommend. Especially if OP can’t get his/her hands on the newest edition.

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u/ee_control_z 10h ago edited 8h ago

Not only is it a great book to use for learning Python, it is also a great reference source. It covers practically ALL topics. If the OP needs to zoom in on a particular topic, they can quickly turn to the required section. Certainly beats looking around the internet aimlessly.

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u/slapmuhfroyo 16h ago

I find it a bit dull to "learn python" so maybe you can try the Robotarium python simulator. It has python examples of different algorithms and can take you on a journey. Don't copy paste, type it out, print, log, debug. That's how you learn.

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u/Yakult_EnlatadoOreon 15h ago

I'll definitely take a look! It seems perfect for my situation, where I only need the robot in a virtual environment. Thank you very much!!!

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u/slapmuhfroyo 13h ago

Webots could be good too if that's the case. Good documentation. Slightly different application than Robotarium but worth exploring different options

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u/papk23 10h ago

Google it

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u/Yakult_EnlatadoOreon 1h ago

Help me Jayce from Arcane