First Steps with Arduino

Description

This is the first book in a series looking at all aspects of the low cost and powerful Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino platform is the ideal way for anybody to get started with coding and electronics with minimal outlay. This book is ideal for the absolute beginner and no prerequisite knowledge is needed. The book explains the essential functions of the platform in clear, easy to follow language and there are twelve simple and engaging experiments to start you on your journey. All experiments are low cost and use easy to obtain components. The book promotes a deeper understanding of the subject by taking an engineering approach and provides insight into electronic and software engineering techniques. This is the ideal starting point for budding engineers or those simply looking to have fun. You can build on the basic knowledge acquired in this book by looking out for others in the series that provide ever more challenging and engaging projects in key focus areas. About the Arduino Short Reads Series Foreword Prerequisites for this Book Download the Code Chapter 1: What is Arduino Chapter 2: Essential Components Chapter 3: Installing the Arduino IDE Chapter 4: Digital Output Pins, LEDs and Resistors Chapter 5: Digital Inputs and Switches Chapter 6: Reading Analog Inputs Chapter 7: Pulse Width Modulation Epilogue About the Author