November 2019
Beginner
512 pages
11h 50m
English
Content preview from Exploring Arduino, 2nd Edition
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1Getting Started and Understanding the Arduino Landscape
What You'll Need for This Chapter:
- Arduino Uno or Adafruit METRO 328
- USB cable (Type A to B for Uno, Type A to Micro-B for METRO)
- CODE AND DIGITAL CONTENT FOR THIS CHAPTER
- Code downloads, videos, and other digital content for this chapter can be found at:
exploringarduino.com/content2/ch1- Code for this chapter can also be obtained from the Downloads tab on this book's Wiley web page:
wiley.com/go/exploringarduino2e
Whether you are a weekend warrior looking to learn something new, an aspiring electrical engineer, or a software developer looking to better understand the hardware that runs your code, getting your first Arduino project up and running is sure to be an energizing experience. The preface of this book should have already given you some perspective on the Arduino platform and its capabilities; now it's time to explore your options in the world of Arduino. In this chapter, you will examine the available hardware, learn about the programming environment and language, and get your first program up and running. Once you understand the functionality that the Arduino can provide, you'll write your first program and get the Arduino to blink!
Exploring the Arduino Ecosystem
In your adventures with the Arduino, you'll depend on three main ...
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