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Enter the world of mechatronic systems with the Raspberry Pi to design and build 12 amazing projects About This BookDesign mechatronic systems using Raspberry Pi as the brainImpress your friends by building cool robots and interactive tools with the Raspberry PiProject-based, practical approach to design and develop your own applicationsWho This Book Is ForThis book is targeted towards beginners and intermediate designers of mechatronic systems and embedded system design. Some familiarity with the Raspberry Pi and Python programming is preferred but not required. In Detail A mechatronic system is an integration of mechanical and electronic systems designed to simplify or automate a repetitive task. The Raspberry Pi is one such low cost, low power con...

Create exciting apps for mobile devices using PhoneGap Overview Ten apps included to help you get started on your very own exciting mobile app. These apps include working with localization, social networks, geolocation, as well as the camera, audio, video, plugins, and more. Apps cover the spectrum from productivity apps, educational apps, all the way to entertainment and games. Explore design patterns common in apps designed for mobile devices Many exciting and engaging suggestions that you can use to improve your apps A practical guide for those with some HTML, JavaScript, and CSS experience who want to take their ideas to the next frontier: mobile apps In Detail Do you want to create mobile apps that run on multiple mobile platforms? With PhoneG...

Using a project based approach you will learn the coolest aspects of Unity3D game development. Each project contains step- by-step explanations, diagrams, screenshots, and downloadable materials. This book is for users who already have some basic knowledge of how to use the Unity3D game engine and intermediate users who want to explore Unity 3D above and beyond the basic techniques....

Using a projects based approach you will learn fun and challenging aspects of Blender 3D development. With each project you will be able to show off a creation that utilizes Blender 3D maximum potential. If you are already able to perform some basic tasks with Blender 3D and want to go from the simple and boring renders of monkey-headed characters living in box-like scenes to creating more detailed, visually richer, and more polished results then this book is for you. It will give you a good idea of the amount of complexity required for real-world projects and help you in deciding what area you are going to specialize in later on. This book is also useful if you are a user of any other 3D package wanting to get up and running fast with Blender 3D....

Build interactive games with HTML, DOM, and the CreateJS Game library Overview Create eight different games using HTML5 Learn essential games development techniques, such as game loop, animations, and browser storage Follow the project-based approach to build games from start to finish with in-depth explanations on game management In Detail This book will show you how to create stunning cross-browser games without the need for Flash or other plugins. Learn about Box2D, DOM elements, the EaselJS framework, and more, all providing a foundation of knowledge to expand your game-creating skills. With in-depth explanations and step-by-step instructions, you will finish this book feeling confident about building great games with HTML. Whether you are fami...