Arduino Sketches Tools and Techniques for Programming Wizardry

Arduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life. Accessible to tech-lovers at any level, this book provides expert instruction on Arduino programming and hands-on practice to test your skills. You'll find coverage of the various Arduino boards, detailed explanations of each standard library, and guidance on creating libraries from scratch – plus practical examples that demonstrate the everyday use of the skills you're learning. Work on increasingly advanced programming projects, and gain more control as you learn about hardware-specific libraries and how to build your own. Take full advantage of the Arduino API, and learn the tips and tricks that will broaden your skillset.

The Arduino development board comes with an embedded processor and sockets that allow you to quickly attach peripherals without tools or solders. It's easy to build, easy to program, and requires no specialized hardware. For the hobbyist, it's a dream come true – especially as the popularity of this open-source project inspires even the major tech companies to develop compatible products. Arduino Sketches is a practical, comprehensive guide to getting the most out of your Arduino setup. You'll learn to:

• Communicate through Ethernet, WiFi, USB, Firmata, and Xbee
• Find, import, and update user libraries, and learn to create your own
• Master the Arduino Due, Esplora, Yun, and Robot boards for enhanced communication, signal-sending, and peripherals
• Play audio files, send keystrokes to a computer, control LED and cursor movement, and more

This book presents the Arduino fundamentals in a way that helps you apply future additions to the Arduino language, providing a great foundation in this rapidly-growing project. If you're looking to explore Arduino programming, Arduino Sketches is the toolbox you need to get started.

James A. Langbridge is a software consultant specializing in embedded systems and code optimization including bootl oader code, system initialization, and code optimization. He has a history in in robotics, mobile phones, and seismic detection systems, with over 10 years in the aviation, defense, industry and telecom sectors, and served as an R&D consultant for ST Microelectronics and Amtel. James has also been called upon to train development teams and coach junior developers to their maximum potential.

Introduction xxix

Part I Introduction to Arduino 1

Chapter 1 Introduction to Arduino 3

Chapter 2 Programming for the Arduino 25

Chapter 3 Electronics Basics 45

Part 2 Standard Libraries 63

Chapter 4 The Arduino Language 65

Chapter 5 Serial Communication 81

Chapter 6 EEPROM 101

Chapter 7 SPI 117

Chapter 8 Wire 133

Chapter 9 Ethernet 149

Chapter 10 WiFi 169

Chapter 11 LiquidCrystal 191

Chapter 12 SD 207

Chapter 13 TFT 225

Chapter 14 Servo 241

Chapter 15 Stepper 253

Chapter 16 Firmata 261

Chapter 17 GSM 271

Part III Device Specifi c Libraries 289

Chapter 18 Audio 291

Chapter 19 Scheduler 305

Chapter 20 USBHost 321

Chapter 21 Esplora 335

Chapter 22 Robot 345

Chapter 23 Bridge 361

Part IV User Libraries and Shields 375

Chapter 24 Importing Third-Party Libraries 377

Chapter 25 Creating Your Own Shield 391

Chapter 26 Creating Your Own Library 405

Index 429

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