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Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets

AUTHOR Karvinen, Tero; Karvinen, Kimmo
PUBLISHER Make Community, LLC (05/03/2011)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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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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    ISBN-13: 9781449389710
    ISBN-10: 1449389716
    Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
    Content Language: English
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    Page Count: 295
    Carton Quantity: 24
    Product Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.50 x 9.70 inches
    Weight: 1.50 pound(s)
    Feature Codes: Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Price on Product, Table of Contents, Illustrated
    Country of Origin: US
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    BISAC Categories
    Computers | Programming - Open Source
    Computers | Robotics
    Computers | Electronics - Circuits - Integrated
    Dewey Decimal: 629.89
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    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
  • Show More

    Author: Karvinen, Tero
    Tero Karvinen teaches Linux and embedded systems in Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, where his work has also included curriculum development and research in wireless networking. He previously worked as a CEO of a small advertisement agency. Tero's education includes a Masters of Science in Economics.
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