Do it yourself. Generate motion, light and sound with Arduino and Raspberry Pi - Simon Monk

Author: Simon Monk

ISBN: 978-83-283-3897-5
Format: 312 pages
Soft binding
Publisher: Helion

About the book

Electronics is a demanding field. It seems to be very complicated, and acquiring even the very basics of it requires a lot of effort. Living in a world dominated by electronics, it is worth trying to know its rules. Especially because starting with Arduino and Raspberry Pi, learning is very easy. There is only one danger: these tiles imperceptibly can awaken unrestrained curiosity and become a real passion!

This book is a guide to beginner electronics. Detailed and practical instructions will guide you step by step through many projects, thanks to which you can easily learn the basics of electronics and at the same time discover the potential of Arduino and Raspberry Pi tiles. You will quickly learn how to control the operation of LEDs, various motors, coils, AC devices, radiators, refrigeration devices, displays and sound generators. You will learn how you can monitor the operation of these devices and guide them through the internet. Thanks to these popular platforms, you can even design a smart home with your own control system!

In this book, among others:

• Many immersive projects, from the simplest to the more complex
• Explanations regarding the applications of Arduino and Raspberry Pi and the differences between them
• Accessible electronics basics
• Tips necessary for independent creation of control systems
• Inspirations and Ideas Related to the Internet of Things (IoT)