Arduino Projects For Dummies

Arduino Projects For Dummies is a great place to start to explore the Arduino's incredible capabilities. Targeted at the reader who wants to put their Arduino to good use, the book features 11 cool projects which are fun to build and which introduce different aspects of the Arduino board. The projects include: • Building an Arduino clock • Automating your garden's watering system • Constructing a Keypad Entry System • Creating an RFID reader • Installing a tweeting cat flap • Automating the home • Building a robot car The book kicks off with a quick refresher on the Arduino basics. In the way that the Arduino has lowered the barrier to entry to people wishing to learn electronics, hardware hacking and coding, Arduino Projects For Dummies lowers the barrier to entry for people wishing to understand the Arduino.

Discover all the amazing things you can do with Arduino Arduino is a programmable circuit board that is being used by everyone from scientists, programmers, and hardware hackers to artists, designers, hobbyists, and engineers in order to add interactivity to objects and projects and experiment with programming and electronics. This easy-to-understand book is an ideal place to start if you are interested in learning more about Arduino's vast capabilities. Featuring an array of cool projects, this Arduino beginner guide walks you through every step of each of the featured projects so that you can acquire a clear understanding of the different aspects of the Arduino board. Introduces Arduino basics to provide you with a solid foundation of understanding before you tackle your first project Features a variety of fun projects that show you how to do everything from automating your garden's watering system to constructing a keypad entry system, installing a tweeting cat flap, building a robot car, and much more Provides an easy, hands-on approach to learning more about electronics, programming, and interaction design for Makers of all ages Arduino Projects For Dummies is your guide to turning everyday electronics and plain old projects into incredible innovations.

Learn to:
- Set up a workspace for your project
- Create projects with Arduino uno
- Automate the home and garden, including a tweeting pet door
- Build a GPS data logger an RFID reader