Get started with Arduino and computer coding. This book is intended for those new to the Arduino and computer coding. and looking to gain the skills to write microcontroller programs that can act on given inputs and operate electromechanical output devices. Coding the Arduino contains four sections: background information, game development, electronic games and projects, and expanded programs. The final chapters expand on the functionality of some of the programs presented in previous chapters, and challenges you with capstone projects. The projects will be described where the program code that is presented can be modified, or in which two or more of the sample programs may be used to synthesize a new program as the solution to the problem that is presented. Additionally, review questions are presented at the end of each chapter to test your comprehension of the material. What You'll Learn Understand basic principles of technology, and about analog and digital electronics. Create games from scratch, where you interactively play against the program. Gain an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Who This Book Is For Electronic hobbyists, makers of all levels, and teens with an interest in technology and coding who are looking to get started with Arduinos.
The book answers questions about the fundamental nature of energy and how to harness it. The process of power generation is examined, and emerging technologies are explored.
intended for someone new to computer programming and electronics technology to learn how to program microcontrollers using the popular Arduino board and the language of processing, which is a version of C++
A great way for technicians to learn about digital techniques and computers DESCRIPTION As computer technology has evolved, there have been two groups of people: the hardware group that understands the machine, and the software group that codes in high-level programming languages. This book puts the two together by providing an understanding of the nuts and bolts of digital devices and implementing hardware operations by coding a microController. We use the Arduino microController, which is embraced by the world-wide maker community of well over 300,000 people of all ages and technical backgrounds. The projects start at ground level and scaffold upward to fun challenges. Ê We begin with a background on digital circuitry and cover the operation of the Arduino microController. From there, we examine digital logic gates, which are the building blocks of computer hardware, and see how they make decisions. Next, we explore how digital devices work with numbers and do arithmetic along with how they count binary numbers. We also see how data moves between points in serial or parallel form as we build and test the circuitry to do the work. The topic of random number generation is explained, and we design a few simple computer games to see how this all works and have some fun. The book leads up to the reader producing a final capstone project. The format of the book is perfect for a digital electronics high school or college course, but easy enough to follow so that anyone with a basic background in DC circuits will have an enjoyable time with the many projects. KEY FEATURES 1. Work with (gates) the building blocks of computers 2. Discover logic circuits that can make decisions 3. See how computers work with ones and zeros 4. Understand how computers count and keep track of numbers 5. Build and test memory circuits 6. Implement hardware using code 7. Have fun while learning about the Arduino WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ You will learn that there is nothing mysterious about the digital devices that make up a computer, or the code that programs a computer to function. We cover the basic hardware as it is constructed into functional sections of a modern computer. You will learn about gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, and data I/O. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone with a background in electricity and electronics with the knowledge of constructing circuits on a breadboard should have no problem using this book. It is designed for people with inquisitive minds in the hope that both the hardware projects and code samples are modified by the reader to gain additional information.Ê TABLE OF CONTENTSÊÊ 1. A Bit about Arduino. 2. Digital Function Implementation. 3. Designing Functional Computer Circuits. 4. Memory Devices. 5. Registers and Numbers. 6. Counters. 7. Multiplexing and demultiplexing. 8. Addresses, specialized counters, and serial monitor interaction. 9. Random Numbers 10. Interactive I/O 11. Capstone project
A great way for technicians to learn about digital techniques and computers DESCRIPTION As computer technology has evolved, there have been two groups of people: the hardware group that understands the machine, and the software group that codes in high-level programming languages. This book puts the two together by providing an understanding of the nuts and bolts of digital devices and implementing hardware operations by coding a microController. We use the Arduino microController, which is embraced by the world-wide maker community of well over 300,000 people of all ages and technical backgrounds. The projects start at ground level and scaffold upward to fun challenges. Ê We begin with a background on digital circuitry and cover the operation of the Arduino microController. From there, we examine digital logic gates, which are the building blocks of computer hardware, and see how they make decisions. Next, we explore how digital devices work with numbers and do arithmetic along with how they count binary numbers. We also see how data moves between points in serial or parallel form as we build and test the circuitry to do the work. The topic of random number generation is explained, and we design a few simple computer games to see how this all works and have some fun. The book leads up to the reader producing a final capstone project. The format of the book is perfect for a digital electronics high school or college course, but easy enough to follow so that anyone with a basic background in DC circuits will have an enjoyable time with the many projects. KEY FEATURES 1. Work with (gates) the building blocks of computers 2. Discover logic circuits that can make decisions 3. See how computers work with ones and zeros 4. Understand how computers count and keep track of numbers 5. Build and test memory circuits 6. Implement hardware using code 7. Have fun while learning about the Arduino WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊ You will learn that there is nothing mysterious about the digital devices that make up a computer, or the code that programs a computer to function. We cover the basic hardware as it is constructed into functional sections of a modern computer. You will learn about gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, and data I/O. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone with a background in electricity and electronics with the knowledge of constructing circuits on a breadboard should have no problem using this book. It is designed for people with inquisitive minds in the hope that both the hardware projects and code samples are modified by the reader to gain additional information.Ê TABLE OF CONTENTSÊÊ 1. A Bit about Arduino. 2. Digital Function Implementation. 3. Designing Functional Computer Circuits. 4. Memory Devices. 5. Registers and Numbers. 6. Counters. 7. Multiplexing and demultiplexing. 8. Addresses, specialized counters, and serial monitor interaction. 9. Random Numbers 10. Interactive I/O 11. Capstone project
Get started with Arduino and computer coding. This book is intended for those new to the Arduino and computer coding. and looking to gain the skills to write microcontroller programs that can act on given inputs and operate electromechanical output devices. Coding the Arduino contains four sections: background information, game development, electronic games and projects, and expanded programs. The final chapters expand on the functionality of some of the programs presented in previous chapters, and challenges you with capstone projects. The projects will be described where the program code that is presented can be modified, or in which two or more of the sample programs may be used to synthesize a new program as the solution to the problem that is presented. Additionally, review questions are presented at the end of each chapter to test your comprehension of the material. What You'll Learn Understand basic principles of technology, and about analog and digital electronics. Create games from scratch, where you interactively play against the program. Gain an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Who This Book Is For Electronic hobbyists, makers of all levels, and teens with an interest in technology and coding who are looking to get started with Arduinos.
The book answers questions about the fundamental nature of energy and how to harness it. The process of power generation is examined, and emerging technologies are explored.
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