Adafruit Getting Started with Arduino By Massimo Banzi - 3rd Edition

This valuable little book provides a comprehensive introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform that's capturing the design world. Updated for the latest Arduino release, it offers numerous project ideas to help you start immediately.Gain insights into interaction design and physical computing, and familiarize yourself with the Arduino board and its software environment. Learn the basics of electricity and electronics as well as prototyping on a solderless breadboard.The book guides you through drawing schematic diagrams and communicating with a computer and the cloud from Arduino. Aspiring creators can even build a custom plant-watering system using these concepts.With affordable hardware and open-source software available for free download, getting started with Arduino is straightforward. The book's introductory examples only require an Arduino Uno or Leonardo, a USB cable, and an LED.The intuitive Arduino development environment operates seamlessly on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Join a global community of enthusiasts exploring this phenomenal educational platform.Authored by Massimo Banzi, Arduino's cofounder, and Michael Shiloh, Arduino's educational lead, this book is a must-have for those interested in innovative technology.