Make Arduino Bots and Gadgets by Tero Karvinen E-Book

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.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Arduino: The Brains of an Embedded System

Chapter 3 Stalker Guard

Chapter 4 Insect Robot

Chapter 5 Interactive Painting

Chapter 6 Boxing Clock

Chapter 7 Remote for a Smart Home

Chapter 8 Soccer Robot

Appendix tBlue Library for Android