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Exploring Arduino, 2nd Edition

by Jeremy Blum

November 2019

Beginner

512 pages

11h 50m

English

Wiley

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Why Arduino?Who This Book Is ForWhat You'll Learn in This BookFeatures Used in This BookGetting the PartsWhat You'll NeedSource Code and Digital ContentErrataSupplementary Material and SupportWhat Is an Arduino?An Open Source PlatformBeyond This Book
Exploring the Arduino EcosystemCreating Your First ProgramSummary
Digital OutputsPulse-Width Modulation with analogWrite() Reading Digital InputsBuilding a Controllable RGB LED NightlightSummary
Understanding Analog and Digital SignalsReading Analog Sensors with the Arduino: analogRead() Using Variable Resistors to Make Your Own Analog SensorsSummary
Driving DC MotorsBuilding a Roving RobotSummary
Driving Servo MotorsBuilding a Sweeping Distance SensorUnderstanding and Driving Stepper MotorsBuilding a “One-Minute Chronograph”Summary
Understanding How Speakers WorkUsing tone() to Make SoundsBuilding a Micro PianoSummary

Understanding the Arduino's Serial Communication CapabilitiesListening to the ArduinoTalking to the ArduinoTalking to a Desktop AppSummary
Emulating a KeyboardEmulating a MouseSummary
Understanding Shift RegistersControlling Light Animations with a Shift RegisterSummary
History of the I2C BusI2C Hardware DesignCommunicating with an I2C Temperature ProbeCombining Shift Registers, Serial Communication, and I2C CommunicationsSummary
Overview of the SPI BusSPI Hardware and Communication DesignComparing SPI to I2C and UARTCommunicating with an SPI AccelerometerCreating an Audiovisual Instrument Using a 3-Axis AccelerometerSummary
Setting Up the LCDUsing the LiquidCrystal Library to Write to the LCDBuilding a Personal ThermostatSummary
Using Hardware InterruptsUsing Timer InterruptsBuilding an Interrupt-Driven Sound MachineSummary
Getting Ready for Data LoggingInterfacing the Arduino with an SD CardReal-Time ClocksBuilding an Entrance LoggerSummary
The Electromagnetic SpectrumReceiving Key Presses with the RF LinkMaking a Wireless DoorbellThe Start of Your Smart Home—Controlling a LampSummary
Demystifying BluetoothCommunication between Your Arduino and Your PhoneControlling an AC Lamp with BluetoothSummary
The Web, the Arduino, and YouControlling Your Arduino from the WebInterfacing with Web APIsSummary
Reading DatasheetsUnderstanding the Arduino Schematic
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5Driving Stepper and Servo Motors

Parts 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)
Half-size or full-size breadboard
Assorted jumper wires
Pushbuttons (×2)
1kΩ resistors (×4)
10kΩ trim potentiometer
5 mm Blue LEDs (×4)
9V battery
9V battery clip
L7805CV 5V voltage regulator
10μF 50V electrolytic capacitors (×2)
TI L293D dual H-bridge motor driver
12V (> 500 mA) DC wall adapter
Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F IR distance sensor with JST cable
Standard 5V servo motor
NEMA-17 bipolar stepper motor
Hot glue or tape
Circular “clock face” (This can be a blank CD, or just paper.)
Binder clip
Popsicle stick
- CODE AND DIGITAL CONTENT FOR THIS CHAPTER
- Code downloads, videos, and other digital content for this chapter can be found at:
- exploringarduino.com/content2/ch5
- Code for this chapter can also be obtained from the Downloads tab on this book's Wiley web page:
- wiley.com/go/exploringarduino2e

In Chapter 4, “Using Transistors and Driving DC Motors,” you mastered the art of driving DC motors. DC motors serve as excellent drive motors, but they are not recommended for precision work because they have no built-in feedback mechanism and they are velocity-controlled rather than being position-controlled. Without using an external encoder or positioning system of some kind, you will never know the absolute position of a DC motor. In contrast, servo motors, or servos, are unique in that you command them to rotate to an angular ...