Arduino Sketches (eBook)

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guide

Arduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the
increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life.
Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert
instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test
your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards,
detailed explanations of each standard library, and guidance on
creating libraries from scratch - plus practical examples
that demonstrate the everyday use of the skills you're learning.
Work on increasingly advanced programming projects, and gain more
control as you learn about hardware-specific libraries and how to
build your own. Take full advantage of the Arduino API, and learn
the tips and tricks that will broaden your skillset.

The Arduino development board comes with an embedded processor
and sockets that allow you to quickly attach peripherals without
tools or solders. It's easy to build, easy to program, and requires
no specialized hardware. For the hobbyist, it's a dream come true
- especially as the popularity of this open-source project
inspires even the major tech companies to develop compatible
products. Arduino Sketches is a practical, comprehensive
guide to getting the most out of your Arduino setup. You'll learn
to:

* Communicate through Ethernet, WiFi, USB, Firmata, and Xbee

* Find, import, and update user libraries, and learn to create
your own

* Master the Arduino Due, Esplora, Yun, and Robot boards for
enhanced communication, signal-sending, and peripherals

* Play audio files, send keystrokes to a computer, control LED
and cursor movement, and more

This book presents the Arduino fundamentals in a way that helps
you apply future additions to the Arduino language, providing a
great foundation in this rapidly-growing project. If you're looking
to explore Arduino programming, Arduino Sketches is the
toolbox you need to get started.