Arduino Sketches: Tools and Techniques for Programming Wizardry - Softcover

Langbridge, James A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118919602 ISBN 13: 9781118919606

Publisher: Wiley, 2015

Synopsis

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guide

Arduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each standard library, and guidance on creating libraries from scratch – plus practical examples that demonstrate the everyday use of the skills you're learning. Work on increasingly advanced programming projects, and gain more control as you learn about hardware-specific libraries and how to build your own. Take full advantage of the Arduino API, and learn the tips and tricks that will broaden your skillset.

The Arduino development board comes with an embedded processor and sockets that allow you to quickly attach peripherals without tools or solders. It's easy to build, easy to program, and requires no specialized hardware. For the hobbyist, it's a dream come true – especially as the popularity of this open-source project inspires even the major tech companies to develop compatible products. Arduino Sketches is a practical, comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Arduino setup. You'll learn to:

• Communicate through Ethernet, WiFi, USB, Firmata, and Xbee
• Find, import, and update user libraries, and learn to create your own
• Master the Arduino Due, Esplora, Yun, and Robot boards for enhanced communication, signal-sending, and peripherals
• Play audio files, send keystrokes to a computer, control LED and cursor movement, and more

This book presents the Arduino fundamentals in a way that helps you apply future additions to the Arduino language, providing a great foundation in this rapidly-growing project. If you're looking to explore Arduino programming, Arduino Sketches is the toolbox you need to get started.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Bring gadgets to life with this HANDS-ON guide to Arduino programming.

For the electronics hobbyist, the open-source Arduino microcontroller is a dream come true. It's easy to build, easy to program, requires no specialized hardware, and its popularity has inspired even the major tech companies to develop compatible products. Arduino Sketches is a your, comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Arduino setup, providing expert programming instruction and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each standard library, and guidance on creating libraries from scratch – plus practical examples that demonstrate the everyday use of the skills you're learning. Work on increasingly advanced programming projects, and gain more control as you take full advantage of the Arduino API by learning the tips and tricks that will broaden your skillset.

The Arduino development board comes with an embedded processor and sockets that allow you to quickly attach peripherals without tools or solders. This book presents the fundamentals in a way that helps you apply future additions to the Arduino language, so your skills will continue to develop and never become obsolete. Accessible to tech lovers at any level, this useful guide allows you to learn at your own pace and go as deep as you want to go without getting bogged down with information you won't use.

If you're looking to explore Arduino programming, Arduino Sketches is the toolbox you need to start learning how to:

• Communicate through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, and Firmata
• Find, import, and update user libraries to get up and running faster
• Explore device-specific libraries created specifically for peripherals
• Build your own libraries and shields for a custom experience
• Enhance communication with Arduino Due, Esplora, Yun, and Robot boards
• Control a computer's keystrokes and cursor movement remotely
• Play audio files, control LED lights, and more

About the Author

James A. Langbridge is a software consultant specializing in embedded systems and code optimization including bootl oader code, system initialization, and code optimization. He has a history in in robotics, mobile phones, and seismic detection systems, with over 10 years in the aviation, defense, industry and telecom sectors, and served as an R&D consultant for ST Microelectronics and Amtel. James has also been called upon to train development teams and coach junior developers to their maximum potential.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1118919602
• ISBN 13: 9781118919606
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480