Make: Six Embedded Projects with Open Source Hardware and Software

By: Tero Karvinen and Kimmo Karvinen

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Synopsis: 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 boardBuild robots and electronic projects with easy-to-follow instructionsTurn your ideas into working physical prototypesUse Android phones as remote controls in your projectsWork with an uncomplicated programming language created for artists, designers, and hobbyistsGet everyone involved, with projects that even beginners can build