Make Arduino Bots and Gadgets

Six Embedded Projects with Open Source Hardware and Software

Book Details:

Publisher:	Maker Media, Inc
Series:	OReilly , Embedded
Author:	Kimmo Karvinen
Edition:	1
ISBN-10:	1449389716
ISBN-13:	9781449389710

Pages:	296
Published:	Apr 06 2011
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	26.56 MB

Book Description:

Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It's a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly. Gain the know-how and experience to invent your own cool gadgets. With Arduino, building your own embedded gadgets is easy, even for beginners. Embedded systems are everywhere--inside cars, children's toys, and mobile phones. This book will teach you the basics of embedded systems and help you build your first gadget in just a few days. Each learn-as-you-build project that follows will add to your knowledge and skills. Experiment with Arduino, the popular microcontroller board Build robots and electronic projects with easy-to-follow instructions Turn your ideas into working physical prototypes Use Android phones as remote controls in your projects Work with an uncomplicated programming language created for artists, designers, and hobbyists Get everyone involved, with projects that even beginners can build.

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