Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets: Six Embedded Projects with Open Source Hardware and Software

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc.", Mar 17, 2011 - Computers - 296 pages

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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    Contents

    1 Introduction
    1
    The Brains of an Embedded System
    17
    3 Stalker Guard
    29
    4 Insect Robot
    53
    5 Interactive Painting
    79
    6 Boxing Clock
    137
    7 Remote for a Smart Home
    177
    8 Soccer Robot
    199
    A tBlue Library for Android
    263
    Index
    269
    Copyright

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