Arduino Bots and Gadgets by Kimmo and Tero Karvinen

Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It's a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly.

Gain the know-how and experience to invent your own cool gadgets.

With Arduino, building your own embedded gadgets is easy, even for beginners. Embedded systems are everywhere—inside cars, children’s toys, and mobile phones. This book will teach you the basics of embedded systems and help you build your first gadget in just a few days. Each learn-as-you-build project that follows will add to your knowledge and skills.

Experiment with Arduino, the popular microcontroller board

Build robots and electronic projects with easy-to-follow instructions

Turn your ideas into working physical prototypes

Use Android phones as remote controls in your projects

Work with an uncomplicated programming language created for artists, designers, and hobbyists

Get everyone involved, with projects that even beginners can build