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Author: Harold Timmis
ISBN : B00ACC6ADW
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Arduino Adventures: Escape from Gemini Station provides a fun introduction to the Arduino microcontroller by putting you (the reader) into the action of a science fiction adventure story. You'll find yourself following along as Cade and Elle explore Gemini Station—an orbiting museum dedicated to preserving and sharing technology throughout the centuries.
Trouble ensues. The station is evacuated, including Cade and Elle's class that was visiting the station on a field trip. Cade and Elle don’t make it aboard their shuttle and are trapped on the station along with a friendly artificial intelligence named Andrew who wants to help them get off the damaged station. Using some old hardware, a laptop, and some toolboxes full of electronics parts, you will follow along and build eight gizmos with Cade and Elle that will help them escape from Gemini Station.
The hardware is Arduino. Each new challenge opens a new area of Arduino and basic electronics knowledge. You’ll be taken incrementally from a simple task such as turning on a light through to a complex combination of microcontroller, electronic components, and software programming. By the end of the book you’ll be well on your way towards being able to create and implement any sort of electronically controlled device you can imagine, using the stunningly popular Arduino microcontroller.
- Provides eight challenges, each challenge increasing in complexity
- Builds around a fictional storyline that keeps the learning fun
- Leaves you on a solid foundation of electronic skills and knowledge
What you’ll learn
- Install and configure Arduino’s programming environment
- Build understanding of LEDs, Resisters, and other basic components
- Build and test electronic circuits involving breadboarding and basic wiring
- Program behavior using the Arduino Programming Language
- Interface and influence the physical world through motors and sensors
Who this book is for
Escape from Gemini Station: An Arduino Hands-On Adventure is suitable for ages 8 and up. No experience is required, and complete instructions are provided on using the Arduino microcontroller. Teachers will find the book useful for the downloadable teacher handouts available from the authors' website. The book is perfect for anyone learning Arduino, or preparing to teach it to first-time users.
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- File Size: 10301 KB
- Print Length: 332 pages
- Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (January 30, 2013)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00ACC6ADW
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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Usually when someone attempts to combine two areas of expertise together (in this case, Arduino making and fiction writing), there is a clear deficiency. In the case of Arduino Adventures, the levels of skill are equally matched. The fiction isn't going to win any Nebula awards, nor is the making going to break much new ground, but that is not why this book was written. What is does do is to engage adult and children in thinking about and making electronics with an Arduino.
Yes, at times the writing is a bit cheesy, and some of the challenges are very simple (though, the writer is the first to admit this as the outline of the challenges is explained).
My 9 year old son has enjoyed this and asks for new chapters and challenges. After the last chapter and challenge, my daughter, who had been eavesdropping from the other room asked if we could include her in the next chapter. She is 7. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the fiction and non-fiction, as well as making to meet the challenges.
Do take a look at the component kit offered by smartmaker - we have found it to be 100% turn-key with all the components needed, and absolutely no corners cut. It is a good value as well as being convenient.
By Benjamin McGough
I want to say that as an adult I've really enjoyed this book. I think I've seen numerous reviews stating that the intended audience was for children but I as an adult have really found this book fun and informative way to learn the arduino by bein immersed in a fun story line that uses the arduino creatively to tie in the book by doing various fun projects. I'm grateful to have found this book and has assisted my learning Arduino greatly!
By Jon Schwarzmiller