Who is this book for?

General Field: Microcontroller Programming & Embedded Systems

This book is crafted for a diverse range of learners beginning their journey into hands-on technology. It is ideally suited for school students (ages 12 and above) exploring STEM fields, electronics enthusiasts and hobbyists eager to bring their ideas to life, aspiring innovators and makers, engineering and technical students seeking practical microcontroller experience, and practicing engineers and technicians looking for a structured introduction to the Arduino ecosystem. Essentially, it is for anyone with curiosity and a desire to move from theory to tangible creation.

Book Overview

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that makes it easy to build a wide range of automation and control projects. This book is designed to introduce you to this expansive world and its applications. Originally developed by a group of Italian engineers, Arduino was created to offer a user-friendly, open-source environment for programming microcontrollers, making it popular among students and hobbyists due to its simplicity and affordability.

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Skills You’ll Gain After Completing the Book

By the final chapter, you will have built a practical foundation in physical computing:

• Fundamental Understanding: Grasp what Arduino is, how it functions, and the vast range of applications it enables.

• Informed Selection: Learn how to choose the right Arduino board and essential components for your specific project needs.

• Programming Proficiency: Become familiar with core programming commands, syntax, and the structure of an Arduino sketch (program).

• Hands-On Prototyping: Gain confidence by building complete hands-on projects that integrate components like servo motors, keypads, LEDs, and various sensors (e.g., temperature, motion, light).

Requirements to Perform Book Projects

Arduino board + breadboard + jumper wires + various Arduino accessories
(Available from Engineering Village as part of the Arduino Kit)

Alongside this book, you can get the Professional Arduino Kit to apply what you learn step by step. [Click here to discover it]