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Super Arduino: Step-by-Step Instructions to Build Cool Gadgets
Geek out—amazing gadget projects for Arduino beginners.
Welcome to the wonderful wired world of Arduino—the flexible open-source electronics platform for creators. Become a coding superhero with Super Arduino—the easiest step-by-step, project-based guide for beginners who want to learn the latest tips and tricks while taking their DIY programming skills to the next level.
Let your engineering imagination run wild. In this Arduino project workbook, you’ll learn how to create great gadgets like a fabulous flag-waver, flashing disco shoes, a crazy clock, flip-a-switch with Wi-Fi, and even an echolocation distance sensor—like a bat! So what are you waiting for?
Plug into Super Arduino and get the
Calling all coders—Explore these easy-to-follow programming sketches specifically designed for Arduino beginners.Ignite your imagination—You’ll make wired wearables, crazy costumes, and even home gadgets using step-by-step Arduino projects that build your skills—and coding confidence.Full-color format—From start to finish, four-color sketch images will help guide you.If you can dream it, there’s a good chance you can build it—with this awesome Arduino beginner’s guide.
Welcome to the wonderful wired world of Arduino—the flexible open-source electronics platform for creators. Become a coding superhero with Super Arduino—the easiest step-by-step, project-based guide for beginners who want to learn the latest tips and tricks while taking their DIY programming skills to the next level.
Let your engineering imagination run wild. In this Arduino project workbook, you’ll learn how to create great gadgets like a fabulous flag-waver, flashing disco shoes, a crazy clock, flip-a-switch with Wi-Fi, and even an echolocation distance sensor—like a bat! So what are you waiting for?
Plug into Super Arduino and get the
Calling all coders—Explore these easy-to-follow programming sketches specifically designed for Arduino beginners.Ignite your imagination—You’ll make wired wearables, crazy costumes, and even home gadgets using step-by-step Arduino projects that build your skills—and coding confidence.Full-color format—From start to finish, four-color sketch images will help guide you.If you can dream it, there’s a good chance you can build it—with this awesome Arduino beginner’s guide.
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Published December 3, 2019
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December 23, 2019
Have you wanted to learn about the Arduino microcontroller but feel overwhelmed by the wealth of information out there? Do you get excited AND intimidated by the idea of programmable circuitry for wearable projects that light up, play sounds, or move? This book is a fantastic introduction!
In a series of progressively more challenging projects, the author (an engineer and grade school teacher) explains in clear concise terms how you can write the programs to power cool things like light-up disco shoes and a robotic undulating shark tail mounted on a belt!
As a theatrical costumer, I knew immediately how the topics covered in this book could be adapted and modified for applications in my industry. Highly recommended title for makers across the age range. I think a precocious 12-year-old could do most of these projects with adult supervision, but the book isn't "just for kids." I would recommend it to my own graduate students, and in fact, were I teaching our course entitled "Digital Technologies for Costume Production" I might use it as a supplementary text for an Arduino project.
I received an advance copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
In a series of progressively more challenging projects, the author (an engineer and grade school teacher) explains in clear concise terms how you can write the programs to power cool things like light-up disco shoes and a robotic undulating shark tail mounted on a belt!
As a theatrical costumer, I knew immediately how the topics covered in this book could be adapted and modified for applications in my industry. Highly recommended title for makers across the age range. I think a precocious 12-year-old could do most of these projects with adult supervision, but the book isn't "just for kids." I would recommend it to my own graduate students, and in fact, were I teaching our course entitled "Digital Technologies for Costume Production" I might use it as a supplementary text for an Arduino project.
I received an advance copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2019
My son had taken a class at college that used an arduino board, so I thought this would be an interesting book for him. The author has taken his time to go step by step with each individual instruction and the order in which the projects are shared. There is definitely some pre-set up that is required, both on the computer and gathering the supplies you will need, to build each project. This would be a fun gift for the computer nerd you know!
Note: Just to state for the readers, this is only the book, that you will be purchasing with this link. None of the supplies and actual arduino board itself that is required are included. The author may want to box a kit with all the supplies together as a way to sell the entirety of the experience, but I'm sure that would involve some serious cash. Just a thought!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Callisto Publishers/Rockridge Press and was under no obligation to post a review.
Note: Just to state for the readers, this is only the book, that you will be purchasing with this link. None of the supplies and actual arduino board itself that is required are included. The author may want to box a kit with all the supplies together as a way to sell the entirety of the experience, but I'm sure that would involve some serious cash. Just a thought!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Callisto Publishers/Rockridge Press and was under no obligation to post a review.
September 6, 2022
Superb
This was a fun book to learn some cool Arduino skills and techniques, as well as to build some really great little projects.
I would recommend this for anyone looking to get into hobby electronics like I did.
4.4/5
This was a fun book to learn some cool Arduino skills and techniques, as well as to build some really great little projects.
I would recommend this for anyone looking to get into hobby electronics like I did.
4.4/5
December 19, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Super Arduino is a beginner accessible guide to coding projects in Arduino, an open source platform for creators. Released 17th Dec 2019 by Callisto on their Rockridge imprint, it's 174 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. The book also includes a short author bio, and a metric conversion chart. There is no index. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
This book is appealing and kid/adult friendly; full of projects (a flag waver, disco shoes, animatronic baby shark (do do do do do do) and more) and clear step by step tutorials. Although ostensibly aimed at younger readers (and their facilitators/adults), I found it interesting and full of info. I think the projects would be great for weekend family activities as well as a superlative choice for a library activity makers' group, classroom unit on programming or appropriate in a similar group setting.
The book starts with a good explanation of Arduino boards, what they are, how they came to be, what they do, and how to acquire one which will do what you want it to do for the later projects in the book. The projects themselves are arranged in roughly ascending order of intricacy. All the project tutorials contain a materials list in a colored header bar at the beginning, an introduction with explanations (and sometimes links to materials and other info), as well as step-by-step illustrated tutorials with clearly illustrated photos, necessary screenshots, and additional information to complete each project. Accompanying each tutorial are the author's pithy, often entertaining instructions and background. His explanations are upbeat, funny, encouraging, patient, and crystal clear. It's obvious that he's a gifted and enthusiastic teacher. There are 2 introductory chapters designed to get the reader comfortable with handling and using Arduino basics. The next 9 chapters contain projects with alternative suggestions included which are designed to get readers creating their own unique items from their imagination.
This is a useful guide for kids to adults. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Super Arduino is a beginner accessible guide to coding projects in Arduino, an open source platform for creators. Released 17th Dec 2019 by Callisto on their Rockridge imprint, it's 174 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. The book also includes a short author bio, and a metric conversion chart. There is no index. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
This book is appealing and kid/adult friendly; full of projects (a flag waver, disco shoes, animatronic baby shark (do do do do do do) and more) and clear step by step tutorials. Although ostensibly aimed at younger readers (and their facilitators/adults), I found it interesting and full of info. I think the projects would be great for weekend family activities as well as a superlative choice for a library activity makers' group, classroom unit on programming or appropriate in a similar group setting.
The book starts with a good explanation of Arduino boards, what they are, how they came to be, what they do, and how to acquire one which will do what you want it to do for the later projects in the book. The projects themselves are arranged in roughly ascending order of intricacy. All the project tutorials contain a materials list in a colored header bar at the beginning, an introduction with explanations (and sometimes links to materials and other info), as well as step-by-step illustrated tutorials with clearly illustrated photos, necessary screenshots, and additional information to complete each project. Accompanying each tutorial are the author's pithy, often entertaining instructions and background. His explanations are upbeat, funny, encouraging, patient, and crystal clear. It's obvious that he's a gifted and enthusiastic teacher. There are 2 introductory chapters designed to get the reader comfortable with handling and using Arduino basics. The next 9 chapters contain projects with alternative suggestions included which are designed to get readers creating their own unique items from their imagination.
This is a useful guide for kids to adults. Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
April 17, 2020
Children in Kindergarten are being taught to code. Robots, which can be “coded”, are one of the hottest gifts. But what can they do with this new knowledge, toys, and abilities? Kenneth Hawthorn has provided us with an answer which will excite any young person wanting a hands-on project to which to apply their coding skills.
Although, at times, the book can become tedious reading there is a purpose to the author’s madness. Hawthorn wants to take the young coded through a process – step-by-step – which will equip them to move onto much harder and innovative tasks on their own.
As the author says, “I wrote this book so you can build a machine that will make you smile.” His aim is not only to instruct and equip the reader, but to give them hours of potential pleasure in the process.
But these are not just fun adventures. This book lays out the building blocks for understanding the new world in which we are now living and develop the skill set necessary to navigate this new reality.
Upon request the publisher sent me a copy of the book to review.
Although, at times, the book can become tedious reading there is a purpose to the author’s madness. Hawthorn wants to take the young coded through a process – step-by-step – which will equip them to move onto much harder and innovative tasks on their own.
As the author says, “I wrote this book so you can build a machine that will make you smile.” His aim is not only to instruct and equip the reader, but to give them hours of potential pleasure in the process.
But these are not just fun adventures. This book lays out the building blocks for understanding the new world in which we are now living and develop the skill set necessary to navigate this new reality.
Upon request the publisher sent me a copy of the book to review.
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