June 2013
Intermediate to advanced
212 pages
4h 56m
English
Overview
We all know how awesome LEGO is, and more and more people are discovering how many amazing things you can do with Arduino. In Arduino and LEGO Projects, Jon Lazar shows you how to combine two of the coolest things on the planet to make fun gadgets like a Magic Lantern RF reader, a sensor-enabled LEGO music box, and even an Arduino-controlled LEGO train set.
Learn that SNOT is actually cool (it means Studs Not on Top)
See detailed explanations and images of how everything fits together
Learn how Arduino fits into each project, including code and explanations
Whether you want to impress your friends, annoy the cat, or just kick back and bask in the awesomeness of your creations, Arduino and LEGO Projects shows you just what you need and how to put it all together.
What you'll learn
LEGO SNOT (Studs Not On Top) technique for smooth-sided LEGO projects
How to incorporate sensors into your LEGO projects
Using Arduino to control motors in LEGO projects
How to make an LEGO rabbit into a wifi access point
How to create your own Magic Lantern RF reader
How to make an Arduino-controlled LEGO TARDIS
Who this book is for
Both LEGO and Arduino enthusiasts, and anyone interested in making fun, unique gadgets with LEGO and Arduino.