Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets by Tero & Kimmo Karvinen

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Make: Arduino Bots and Gadgets: Six Embedded Projects with Open Source Hardware and Software (Make: Technology on Your Time)

Arduino Bots – Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It’s a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly.

Gain the know-how and experience to invent your own cool gadgets.
With Arduino, building your own embedded gadgets is easy, even for beginners. Embedded systems are everywhere–inside cars, children’s toys, and mobile phones. This book will teach you the basics of embedded systems and help you build your first gadget in just a few days. Each learn-as-you-build project that follows will add to your knowledge and skills.

Experiment with Arduino, the popular microcontroller board Build robots and electronic projects with easy-to-follow instructions Turn your ideas into working physical prototypes Use Android phones as remote controls in your projects Work with an uncomplicated programming language created for artists, designers, and hobbyists Get everyone involved, with projects that even beginners can build.

Book Review by Lawrence Maturo

I’m a fan of Ardunio, and interested in robots, so what’s not to like about this book? If you haven’t heard of Ardunio, it’s an open source hardware/software embedded platform, basically. Since the hardware isn’t patented, and teh software is free, anyone can afford to play with it. I’ve been an embedded programmer for most of my career, and this is the first time I could afford to play with an embedded system at home. So, with Ardunio you can buy a $50 embedded system, get the software free, and use this book to see how to take advantage of them to do some really neat things.

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About the Author

Tero Karvinen teaches Linux and embedded systems in Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, where his work has also included curriculum development and research in wireless networking. He previously worked as a CEO of a small advertisement agency. Tero’s education includes a Masters of Science in Economics.

Kimmo Karvinen works as a CTO in hardware manufacturer that specializes in smart building technology. Before that he worked as a marketing communications project leader and as a creative director and partner in advertisement agency. Kimmo’s education includes a Masters of Art.