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Beginning Robotics with Raspberry Pi and Arduino by Jeffrey Cicolani (PRINT) Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi in conjunction with an Arduino to build a basic robot with advanced capabilities. Getting started in robotics does not have to be difficult. This book is an insightful and rewarding introduction to robotics and a catalyst for further directed study.  You'll be led step by step through the process of building a robot that uses the power of a Linux based computer paired with the simplicity of Arduino. You'll learn why the Raspberry Pi is a great choice for a robotics platform; its strengths as well as its shortcomings; how to overcome these limitations by implementing an Arduino; and the basics of the Python programming language as well as some of the more powerful features. With the Raspberry Pi you can give your project the power of a Linux computer, while Arduino makes interacting with sensors and motors very easy. These two boards are complimentary in their functions; where one falters the other performs admirably. The book also includes references to other great works to help further your growth in the exciting, and now accessible, field of smart robotics. As a bonus, the final chapter of the book demonstrates the real power of the Raspberry Pi by implementing a basic vision system. Using OpenCV and a standard USB web cam, you will build a robot that can chase a ball. What You'll Learn Install Raspbian, the operating system that drives the Raspberry Pi Drive motors through an I2C motor controller Read data through sensors attached to an Arduino Who This Book Is For Hobbyists and students looking for a rapid start in robotics. It assumes no technical background. Readers are guided to pursue the areas that interest them in more detail as they learn.

Making Simple Robots by Kathy Ceceri (PRINT) Making Simple Robots is based on one idea: Anybody can build a robot! That includes kids, school teachers, parents, and non-engineers. If you can knit, sew, or fold a flat piece of paper into a box, you can build a no-tech robotic part. If you can use a hot glue gun, you can learn to solder basic electronics into a low-tech robot that reacts to its environment. And if you can figure out how to use the apps on your smart phone, you can learn enough programming to communicate with a simple robot. Written in language that non-engineers can understand, Making Simple Robots helps beginners move beyond basic craft skills and materials to the latest products and tools being used by artists and inventors. Find out how to animate folded paper origami, design a versatile robot wheel-leg for 3D printing, or program a rag doll to blink its cyborg eye. Each project includes step-by-step directions as well as clear diagrams and photographs. And every chapter offers suggestions for modifying and expanding the projects, so that you can return to the projects again and again as your skill set grows.

Make: Wearable Electronics by Kate Hartman (PRINT) What if your clothing could change color to complement your skin tone, respond to your racing heartbeat, or connect you with a loved one from afar? Welcome to the world of shoes that can dynamically shift your height, jackets that display when the next bus is coming, and neckties that can nudge your business partner from across the room. Whether it be for fashion, function, or human connectedness, wearable electronics can be used to design interactive systems that are intimate and engaging. Make: Wearable Electronics is intended for those with an interest in physical computing who are looking to create interfaces or systems that live on the body. Perfect for makers new to wearable tech, this book introduces you to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating interactive electronic circuits and embedding them in clothing and other things you can wear. Each chapter features experiments to get you comfortable with the technology and then invites you to build upon that knowledge with your own projects. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and images of amazing creations made by artists and professional designers, this book offers a concrete understanding of electronic circuits and how you can use them to bring your wearable projects from concept to prototype.

Arduino Project Handbook by Mark Geddes This second volume of the iArduino Project Handbookdelivers 25 more ibeginner-friendly electronics projects. Get up and running with a crash course on the Arduino, and then pick any project that sparks your interest and start making! a Each project includes cost and time estimates, simple instructions, colorful photos and circuit diagrams, a troubleshooting section, and the complete code to bring your build to life. With just the Arduino board and a handful of components, you'll make gadgets like a rainbow light display, noise-level meter, digital piano, GPS speedoimeter, and fingerprint scanner.a This collection of projects is a fast and fun way to get started with microcontrollers that's perfect for beginners, hobbyists, parents, and educators. 25 Step-by-Step Projects LED Light Bar Light-Activated Night-Light Seven-Segment LED Countdown Timer LED Scrolling Marquee Mood Light Rainbow Strip Light NeoPixel Compass Arduino Piano Audio LED Visualizer Old-School Analog Dial Stepper Motor Temperature-Controlled Fan Ultrasonic Range Finder Digital Thermometer Bomb Decoder Game Serial LCD Screen Ultrasonic People Counter Nokia 5110 LCD Screen Pong Game OLED Breathalyzer Ultrasonic Soaker Fingerprint Scanner Ultrasonic Robot Internet-Controlled LED Voice-Controlled LED GPS Speedometer Uses the Arduino Uno board Praise for the first volume of Arduino Project Handbook- "Easily the best beginner's guide out there. Pair with an inexpensive clone-based starter kit, and it's never been cheaper to join the maker revolution." -MakeUseOf.com "Beautifully designed." -Boing Boing

Electronics cookbook : practical electronic recipes with Arduino and Raspberry Pi by Monk, Simon

Learn Electronics with Arduino by Jody Culkin; Eric Hagan This book is your introduction to to physical computing with the Arduino microcontroller platform. No prior experience is required, not even an understanding of basic electronics. With color illustrations, easy-to-follow explanations, and step-by-step instructions, the book takes the beginner from building simple circuits on a breadboard to setting up the Arduino IDE and downloading and writing sketches to run on the Arduino. Readers will be introduced to basic electronics theory and programming concepts, as well as to digital and analog inputs and outputs. Throughout the book, debugging practices are highlighted, so novices will know what to do if their circuits or their code doesn't work for the current project and those that they embark on later for themselves. After completing the projects in this book, readers will have a firm basis for building their own projects with the Arduino. Written for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of electronics or programming Filled with detailed full-color illustrations that make concepts and procedures easy to follow An accessible introduction to microcontrollers and physical computing Step-by-step instructions for projects that teach fundamental skills Includes a variety of Arduino-based projects using digital and analog input and output

Junk Box Arduino :Ten Projects in Upcycled Electronics by Strickland, James We all hate to throw electronics away. Use your 5 volt Arduino and have fun with them instead! Raid your electronics junk box to build the Cestino (Arduino compatible) board and nine other electronics projects, from a logic probe to a microprocessor explorer, and learn some advanced, old-school techniques along the way. Don't have a well-stocked junk box? No problem. Nearly all the components used in these projects are still available (and cheap) at major electronic parts houses worldwide. Junk Box Arduino is the ultimate have-fun-while-challenging-your-skills guide for Arduino hackers who've gone beyond the basic tutorials and are ready for adventures in electronics. Bonus materials include all the example sketches, the Cestino core and bootloader source code, and links to suppliers for parts and tools. Bonus materials include extensions to the Cestino, Sourceforge links for updated code, and all the source-code for the projects.

Learning C for Arduino by Syed Omar Faruk Towaha Ultimate guide for programming Arduino with CAbout This Book* Get hands-on experience with the Ardruino board and learn to control it with your programming skills* Learn the essential concepts of C such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointers* Work with electronic devices such as LEDs, switches, and motors and connect them to Arduino using CWho This Book Is ForThis book is for hobbyists who have no knowledge about programming and microcontrollers, but are keen to learn C programming using a very affordable hardware device.What You Will Learn* Play with mathematical operations using C* Use logical operations and loops to play with LEDs and the Arduino board* Create custom functions using C and connect an SD card to the Arduino* Use Object-oriented Programming to connect a GSM module to the Arduino board* Play with an LCD board and Servo using standard Arduino libraries* Build projects using Arduino such as a LED cube, a smart weather system, and home security* Identify and fix common errors on an Arduino boardIn DetailThis book will start with the fundamentals of C programming and programming topics, such data types, functions, decision making, program loops, pointers, and structures, with the help of an Arduino board. Then you will get acquainted with Arduino interactions with sensors, LEDs, and autonomous systems and setting up the Arduino environment. Moving on you will also learn how to work on the digital and analog I/O, establish serial communications with autonomous systems, and integrate with electronic devices. By the end of the book, you will be able to make basic projects such as LED cube and smart weather system that leverages C.Style and approachThis comprehensive step-by-step guide starts with the basic concepts of C for your Arduino board. It will teach you how to leverage C to explore the capabilities of Arduino.

Learn Arduino Prototyping in 10 Days by Kallol Bosu Roy Choudhuri The ultimate power-packed crash course in building Arduino-based projects in just 10 days!About This Book* A carefully designed 10-day crash course, covering major project/device types, with 20+ unique hands-on examples* Get easy-to-understand explanations of basic electronics fundamentals and commonly used C sketch functions* This step-by-step guide with 90+ diagrams and 50+ important tips will help you become completely self-reliant and confidentWho This Book Is ForThis book is a beginner's crash course for professionals, hobbyists, and students who are tech savvy, have a basic level of C programming knowledge, and basic familiarity with electronics, be it for embedded systems or the Internet of Things.What You Will Learn* Write Arduino sketches and understand the fundamentals of building prototype circuits using basic electronic components, such as resistors, transistors, and diodes* Build simple, compound, and standalone devices with auxiliary storage (SD card), a DC battery, and AC power supplies* Deal with basic sensors and interface sensor modules by using sensor datasheets* Discover the fundamental techniques of prototyping with actuators* Build remote-controlled devices with infrared (IR), radio frequency (RF), and telephony with GSM* Learn IoT edge device prototyping (using ESP8266) and IoT cloud configurationIn DetailThis book is a quick, 10-day crash course that will help you become well acquainted with the Arduino platform. The primary focus is to empower you to use the Arduino platform by applying basic fundamental principles. You will be able to apply these principles to build almost any type of physical device.The projects you will work through in this book are self-contained micro-controller projects, interfacing with single peripheral devices (such as sensors), building compound devices (multiple devices in a single setup), prototyping standalone devices (powered from independent power sources), working with actuators (such as DC motors), interfacing with an AC-powered device, wireless devices (with Infrared, Radio Frequency and GSM techniques), and finally implementing the Internet of Things (using the ESP8266 series Wi-Fi chip with an IoT cloud platform).The first half of the book focuses on fundamental techniques and building basic types of device, and the final few chapters will show you how to prototype wireless devices. By the end of this book, you will have become acquainted with the fundamental principles in a pragmatic and scientific manner. You will also be confident enough to take up new device prototyping challenges. Style and approachThis step-by- step guide will serve as a quick, 10-day crash course to help you become well acquainted with the Arduino platform.