As an essential guide for beginners eager to dive into the world of electronics and programming, Getting Started with Arduino builds on its predecessors, providing a comprehensive introduction that combines theoretical concepts with hands-on projects. Readers are welcomed into the realm of Arduino, a versatile open-source electronics platform that enables users to create interactive devices effortlessly. With clear explanations and step-by-step instructions, readers will learn about the fundamentals of circuit building, coding, and troubleshooting while wielding the Arduino board.

Getting Started with Arduino features friendly and approachable tone, making complex subjects accessible to those with no prior experience. It begins with the basics, covering how to set up the Arduino IDE, understand the various components, and write simple sketches (programs) to control hardware. As readers progress, they'll encounter a diverse array of projects ranging from blinking LED lights to more intricate tasks involving sensors and motors. Each project is designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving skills, encouraging readers to experiment and modify existing designs.

In Getting Started with Arduino, you will explore: Interaction design and physical computing, The Arduino board and its software environment, Fundamentals of electricity and electronics, Prototyping using a solderless breadboard, Creating a schematic diagram, Communicating with a computer - and the cloud - from Arduino, and Designing a custom plant-watering system.

Moreover, Getting Started with Arduino embraces the rapid advancements in technology, introducing new tools and components that enhance the Arduino experience. Considerations for integrating modern developments such as IoT (Internet of Things) applications and wireless communication are also included, making this book not only relevant but also forward-thinking. By the end of the book, readers will not only have gained technical skills but will also be empowered to conceptualize and create their own unique Arduino-based projects, making this book an invaluable resource on the journey to becoming an adept maker.

Table Of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Arduino Way
  • 3. The Arduino Platform
  • 4. Really Getting Started with Arduino
  • 5. Advanced Input and Output
  • 6. Processing with an Arduino Lamp
  • 7. The Arduino Cloud
  • 8. Automatic Garden-Irrigation System
  • 9. The Arduino ARM Family
  • 10. Talking to the internet with ARM: An Internet Connected "Fistbump"
  • 11. Troubleshooting
  • A. The Breadboard
  • B. Reading Resistors and Capacitors
  • C. Arduino Quick Reference
  • D. Reading Schematic Diagrams

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