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The Arduino boards and software were designed to make creating your own electronic masterpieces as simple as possible. Whether you need a simple motion sensor or want to build a spectacular light display, Arduino can help you to do that!
Whether you’ve just bought yourself your first Arduino or you’re thinking of buying one and would like to know more before taking the plunge, this book will provide you with all the information you need to take the first steps into the amazing world of Arduino!
Written with the absolute beginner in mind, we’ll be covering all of the essentials and answering all of the questions an Arduino “newbie” is likely to have. First, we’ll look closely at areas such as:
Why choose Arduino - What it is and why it’s the platform to go for

Getting to grips with the components of your Arduino

The operating systems that your Arduino will run on

The multitude of uses Arduino is suitable for

A thorough breakdown of the anatomy of an Arduino board

An introduction to the various Arduino models available and the differences between each

How to set up the software required for the operation of your Arduino

How to set up the board

How to install the required drivers

Launching the Arduino board

Creating your first Arduino sketch

Uploading sketches to your Arduino board

Troubleshooting when things don’t go smoothly

Your first Arduino project! - A step by step guide to your very first Arduino project!

Arduino survival lingo - All of the technical terms you’re likely to encounter in the world of Arduino