Arduino Project Handbook

The Arduino Project Handbook is a beginner friendly collection of 45 fun and interactive projects to build with the low cost Arduino microcontroller. Each project includes concise instructions with full-color illustrations, an easy-to-follow circuit diagram, and complete code. Inside, you'll learn how to set up the Arduino hardware and software to interact with LEDs, sensors, motors, LCD screens, lock systems, and even fuses. No experience with electronics or programming is needed to begin building your own lie detector, ultrasonic robot, weather station, or any of the inventions in this book; step-by-step instructions walk you through each stage of every project. Discover how to: Hunt ghosts with an electromagnetic Ghost Detector Secure your home with motion sensors, keypad or wireless ID card entry systems, and laser wire traps Create playable LCD screen video games Build a programmable rocket launcher and missile-firing sentry Gatling gun Clear visuals and plain-English instructions throughout make The Arduino Project Handbook perfect for beginners, hobbyists, parents, and educators. As much a hands-on introduction to Arduino and electronics as an inspirational scrapbook to dip into at whim-giving you the tools and know how to create your own interactive gadgets.