This Arduino book, focusing on Arduino Uno, will guide you through a variety of projects - some intermediate, some more advanced, some very practical, and some just plain fun. You'll learn how to create home automation projects such as a light dimmer, a cat feeder linked to a web cam, a model railway layout controller, and even smart clothing. You'll also discover how to make practical projects like an irrigation controller, a music synth and drums machine and old-style electronic games hardware. You will even learn how to create a rocket avionics system. You'll get descriptions of the parts required and where to find them, how to assemble them, possible pitfalls, and complete code with explanations. What you'll learn * How to modify and automate common household items * How to create practical projects like an irrigation controller * How to create fun projects like a rocket avionics system * How to do things with Arduino you didn't think were possible, like live clothing * Tips and tweaks in each chapter that will help you uncover even more potential applications Who this book is for This book is for Arduino fans, ubicomp enthusiasts, games hardware builders, and anyone interested in building their own gadgets using the open source Arduino platform.

Author Biography

Louis DiCarro spent his childhood disassembling most of his toys to find out how they work much to his parents' dismay. Now an adult, he still finds plenty of things to take apart, but also likes to create things. A product of the Star Wars generation, he has released his inner geek and has set his sights on building robots. The availability of the Arduino has given him the chance to get into microcontrollers and build projects. A web developer and designer by trade for over 15 years, he also finds time to work on many side projects, including former host of the MacKaos radio show, teaching technology at several colleges and writing for magazines. Amongst his various projects, he is working on starting a hacker space in southern Connecticut.