Arduino is an open-source platform that makes DIY electronics projects easier than ever Gone are the days when you had to learn electronics theory and arcane programming languages before you could even get an LED to blink Now with this new edition of the bestsellingArduino A Quick-Start Guide readers with no electronics experience can create their first gadgets quickly This book is up-to-date for the new Arduino Zero board with step-by-step instructions for building a universal remote a motion-sensing game controller and many other fun useful projectsThis Quick-Start Guide is packed with fun useful devices to create with step-by-step instructions and photos throughout Youll learn how to connect your Arduino to the Internet and program both client and server applications Youll build projects such as your own motion-sensing game controller with a three-axis accelerometer create a universal remote with an Arduino and a few cheap parts build your own burglar alarm that emails you whenever someones moving in your living room build binary dice and learn how to solder In one of several new projects in this edition youll create your own video game console that you can connect to your TV set This book is completely updated for the new Arduino Zero board and the latest advances in supporting software and tools for the Arduino Sidebars throughout the book point you to exciting real-world projects using the Arduino exercises extend your skills and What If It Doesnt Work sections help you troubleshoot common problems With this book beginners can quickly join the worldwide community of hobbyists and professionals who use the Arduino to prototype and develop fun useful inventionsWhat You NeedThis is the full list of all parts youd need for all projects in the book some of these are provided as part of various kits that are available on the web or you can purchase individually Sources include adafruitcom makershedcom radioshackcom sparkfuncom and mousercom Please note we do not support or endorse any of these vendors but we list them here as aconvenience for you Arduino Zero or Uno or Duemilanove or Diecimila board USB cable Half-size breadboard Pack of LEDs at least or more is a good idea Pack of ohm k ohm and k ohm resistors Four pushbuttons Breadboard jumper wire connector wire Parallax Ping sensor Passive Infrared sensor An infrared LED A V servo motor Analog Devices TMP temperature sensor ADXL accelerometer breakout board pin standard header might be included with the ADXL Nintendo Nunchuk Controller Arduino Ethernet shield Arduino Proto shield and a tiny breadboard optional but recommended Piezo speakerbuzzer optional Tilt sensor optional A - Watts soldering iron with a tip preferrably A soldering stand and a sponge A standard solder rosin-core spool for electronics work.
