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Arduino For Dummies

By John Nussey
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Arduino For Dummies by John Nussey is a beginner-friendly guide to understanding and using Arduino, an open-source platform to build interactive electronic projects. It features step-by-step instructions and practical projects, making complex technology accessible and enjoyable for hobbyists or anyone new to programming and electronics. The book covers essential concepts, from setting up the software to creating innovative projects, ideal for those eager to explore the world of Arduino.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in learning about electronics and programming with ease. It provides a beginner-friendly introduction to creating interactive projects using simple hardware and open-source software. Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or tech enthusiast, you'll find practical tips and step-by-step instructions to help you confidently dive into the world of Arduino.

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Whether you're an artist, designer, programmer or hobbyist, Arduino lets you learn about and play with electronics. Discover how to build a variety of circuits that can sense or control real-world objects, prototype your own product, and even create interactive artwork.

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Bring your ideas to life with the latest Arduino hardware and software

Arduino is an affordable and readily available hardware development platform based around an open source, programmable circuit board. You can combine this programmable chip with a variety of sensors and actuators to sense your environment around you and control lights, motors, and sound. This flexible and easy-to-use combination of hardware and software can be used to create interactive robots, product prototypes and electronic artwork, whether you’re an artist, designer or tinkerer.

Arduino For Dummies is a great place to start if you want to find out about Arduino and make the most of its incredible capabilities. It helps you become familiar with Arduino and what it involves, and offers inspiration for completing new and exciting projects.

• Covers the latest software and hardware currently on the market

• Includes updated examples and circuit board diagrams in addition to new resource chapters

• Offers simple examples to teach fundamentals needed to move onto more advanced topics

• Helps you grasp what’s possible with this fantastic little board

Whether you’re a teacher, student, programmer, hobbyist, hacker, engineer, designer, or scientist, get ready to learn the latest this new technology has to offer!

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781119489542

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 400

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Computing & Technology Dummies Education & Reference John Nussey Non-Fiction

About the Author

John Nussey is a designer, a technologist, and an entrepreneur who loves using technology in new and interesting ways. He has worked with Arduino for many years to prototype products and create interactive artwork. A proud Arduino advocate, he has taught the craft of physical computing and prototyping to people of all ages, competencies, and abilities.

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