30 Ways to Have Some Computer-Controlled Evil Fun!
This wickedly inventive guide shows you how to program and build a variety of projects with the Arduino microcontroller development system. Covering Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius gets you up to speed with the simplified C programming you need to know--no prior programming experience necessary.
Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book explains how to attach an Arduino board to your computer, program it, and connect electronics to it to create fiendishly fun projects. The only limit is your imagination!
30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius:
<ul>
<li>Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations</li>
<li>Provides full schematic and construction details for every project</li>
<li>Covers the scientific principles behind the projects</li>
<li>Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed along with sources</li>
</ul>
Build these and other devious devices:
<ul>
<li>Morse code translator</li>
<li>High-powered strobe light</li>
<li>Seasonal affective disorder light</li>
<li>LED dice</li>
<li>Keypad security code</li>
<li>Pulse rate monitor</li>
<li>USB temperature logger</li>
<li>Oscilloscope</li>
<li>Light harp</li>
<li>LCD thermostat</li>
<li>Computer-controlled fan</li>
<li>Hypnotizer</li>
<li>Servo-controlled laser</li>
<li>Lie detector</li>
<li>Magnetic door lock</li>
<li>Infrared remote</li>
</ul>
Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze.
In December 2011, Arduino 1.0 was released. This changed a few things that have caused the sketches for Projects 10, 27, and 28 in this book to break. To fix this, you will need to get the latest versions of the Keypad and IRRemote libraries.
<ul>
<li>The Keypad library has been updated for Arduino 1.0 by its original creators and can be downloaded from here: http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Code/Keypad</li>
<li>Ken Shiriff's IRRemote library has been updated and can be downloaded from here: http://www.arduinoevilgenius.com/new-downloads</li>
</ul>
Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.

30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius

Computers & Technology

Monk, Simon

Programming

Tab Books

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 UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST!"Wonderful. I learned a lot reading the detailed but easy to understand instructions."--BoingBoing
This wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius includes step-by-step directions, as well as a construction primer for those who are new to electronics projects.
Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book shows you how to create a variety of mischievous gadgets, such as a remote-controlled laser, motorized multicolored LEDs that write in the air, and a surveillance robot. You'll also learn to use the highly popular Arduino microcontroller board with three of the projects.
15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius:
<ul>
<li>Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations</li>
<li>Covers essential safety measures</li>
<li>Reveals the scientific principles behind the projects</li>
<li>Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sources</li>
</ul>
Build these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies!
<ul><ul>
<li>Coil gun</li>
<li>Trebuchet</li>
<li>Ping pong ball minigun</li>
<li>Mini laser turret</li>
<li>Balloon-popping laser gun</li>
<li>Touch-activated laser sight</li>
<li>Laser-grid intruder alarm</li>
<li>Persistence-of-vision display</li>
<li>Covert radio bug</li>
<li>Laser voice transmitter</li>
<li>Flash bomb</li>
<li>High-brightness LED strobe</li>
<li>Levitation machine</li>
<li>Snailbot</li>
<li>Surveillance robot</li>
</ul></ul>
Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze.
VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND SOURCE CODE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DANGEROUSLYMAD.COM
Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.

15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

McGraw Hill TAB

The bestselling electronics guide for inventors--now updated to feature the latest technologies and new projects Practical Electronics for Inventors, Third Edition is the essential resource for the 21st century workbench tinkerer. Created to help inventors invent, this book offers comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects of electronics€”the very knowledge necessary turn brilliant ideas into functioning devices. This hands-on resource delivers in-depth coverage of basic electronic circuits, integrated circuits, input and output devices, power sources, passive components, semiconductors, microcontrollers, remote control systems, and much more. Examines the how-and-why of electronic theory and function Thousands of photographs, line drawings, schematics, and symbols illustrate key concepts and devices Includes electronic theory basics, fundamental laws and theorems, charts, formulas, and other resources New, updated, and e

Practical Electronics for Inventors

Engineering & Transportation

Scherz, Paul

Engineering

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 TEAM ARDUINO UP WITH ANDROID FOR SOME MISCHIEVOUS FUN!Filled with practical, do-it-yourself gadgets, Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius shows you how to create Arduino devices and control them with Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-find equipment and components are used for all the projects in the book.
This wickedly inventive guide covers the Android Open Application Development Kit (ADK) and USB interface and explains how to use them with the basic Arduino platform. Methods of communication between Android and Arduino that don't require the ADK--including sound, Bluetooth, and WiFi/Ethernet are also discussed. An Arduino ADK programming tutorial helps you get started right away.
Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius:
<ul>
<li>Contains step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations</li>
<li>Provides tips for customizing the projects</li>
<li>Covers the underlying principles behind the projects</li>
<li>Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed</li>
<li>Provides all source code on the book's website</li>
</ul>
Build these and other devious devices:
<ul>
<li>Bluetooth robot</li>
<li>Android Geiger counter</li>
<li>Android-controlled light show</li>
<li>TV remote</li>
<li>Temperature logger</li>
<li>Ultrasonic range finder</li>
<li>Home automation controller</li>
<li>Remote power and lighting control</li>
<li>Smart thermostat</li>
<li>RFID door lock</li>
<li>Signaling flags</li>
<li>Delay timer</li>
</ul>

Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius: Control Arduino with Your Smartphone or Tablet

Computer Science

The ultimate collection of DIY Arduino projects! 
In this easy-to-follow book, electronics guru Simon Monk shows you how to create a wide variety of fun and functional gadgets with the Arduino Uno and Leonardo boards. Filled with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, The TAB Book of Arduino Projects: 36 Things to Make with Shields and Proto Shields provides a cost estimate, difficulty level, and list of required components for each project. You’ll learn how to design custom circuits with Proto Shields and solder parts to the prototyping area to build professional-quality devices. Catapult your Arduino skills to the next level with this hands-on guide. Build these and many more innovative Arduino creations: 
<ul>
<li>Persistence-of-vision (POV) display </li>
<li>High-power LED controller </li>
<li>Color recognizer </li>
<li>RFID door lock </li>
<li>Fake dog </li>
<li>Person counter </li>
<li>Laser alarm </li>
<li>Theramin-like instrument </li>
<li>FM radio receiver </li>
<li>Email notifier </li>
<li>Network temperature and humidity sensor </li>
<li>Seven segment LED clock </li>
<li>Larson scanner </li>
<li>Conway's game of life </li>
<li>Singing plant </li>
<li>Ultrasonic rangefinder </li>
<li>Temperature and light logger </li>
<li>Autoranging capacitance meter </li>
<li>Geiger counter</li>
</ul>

The TAB Book of Arduino Projects: 36 Things to Make with Shields and Proto Shields

Programming Languages

Bring your electronic inventions to life! "This full-color book is impressive...there are some really fun projects!" -GeekDad, Wired.com 
Who needs an electrical engineering degree? This intuitive guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose everyday devices quickly and easily. Packed with full-color illustrations, photos, and diagrams, Hacking Electronics teaches by doing--each topic features fun, easy-to-follow projects. Discover how to hack sensors, accelerometers, remote controllers, ultrasonic rangefinders, motors, stereo equipment, microphones, and FM transmitters. The final chapter contains useful information on getting the most out of cheap or free bench and software tools. <li>Safely solder, join wires, and connect switches </li>
<li>Identify components and read schematic diagrams </li>
<li>Understand the how and why of electronics theory </li>
<li>Work with transistors, LEDs, and laser diode modules </li>
<li>Power your devices with a/c supplies, batteries, or solar panels </li>
<li>Get up and running on Arduino boards and pre-made modules </li>
<li>Use sensors to detect everything from noxious gas to acceleration </li>
<li>Build and modify audio amps, microphones, and transmitters </li>
<li>Fix gadgets and scavenge useful parts from dead equipment</li>

Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists

Networking & Cloud Computing

Program your own Raspberry Pi projects 
Create innovative programs and fun games on your tiny yet powerful Raspberry Pi. In this book, electronics guru Simon Monk explains the basics of Raspberry Pi application development, while providing hands-on examples and ready-to-use scripts. See how to set up hardware and software, write and debug applications, create user-friendly interfaces, and control external electronics. Do-it-yourself projects include a hangman game, an LED clock, and a software-controlled roving robot. <ul>
<li>Boot up and configure your Raspberry Pi </li>
<li>Navigate files, folders, and menus </li>
<li>Create Python programs using the IDLE editor </li>
<li>Work with strings, lists, and functions </li>
<li>Use and write your own libraries, modules, and classes </li>
<li>Add Web features to your programs </li>
<li>Develop interactive games with Pygame </li>
<li>Interface with devices through the GPIO port </li>
<li>Build a Raspberry Pi Robot and LED Clock </li>
<li>Build professional-quality GUIs using Tkinter</li>
</ul>

Programming the Raspberry Pi: Getting Started with Python

Operating Systems

McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. So Many Fiendishly Fun Ways to Use the Latest Arduino Boards!Fully updated throughout, this do-it-yourself guide shows you how to program and build fascinating projects with the Arduino Uno and Leonardo boards and the Arduino 1.0 development environment. 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition, gets you started right away with the simplified C programming you need to know and demonstrates how to take advantage of the latest Arduino capabilities.
You'll learn how to attach an Arduino board to your computer, program it, and connect electronics to it to create your own devious devices. A bonus chapter uses the special USB keyboard/mouse-impersonation feature exclusive to the Arduino Leonardo.
30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition:
<ul>
<li>Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations</li>
<li>Provides full schematic and construction details for every project</li>
<li>Covers the scientific principles behind the projects</li>
<li>Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed along with sources</li>
</ul>
Build these and other clever creations:
<ul>
<li>High-brightness Morse code translator</li>
<li>Seasonal affective disorder light</li>
<li>Keypad security code</li>
<li>Pulse rate monitor</li>
<li>Seven-segment LED double dice</li>
<li>USB message board</li>
<li>Oscilloscope</li>
<li>Tune player</li>
<li>VU meter</li>
<li>LCD thermostat</li>
<li>Computer-controlled fan</li>
<li>Hypnotizer</li>
<li>Servo-controlled laser</li>
<li>Lie detector</li>
<li>Magnetic door lock</li>
<li>Infrared remote</li>
<li>Lilypad clock</li>
<li>Evil Genius countdown timer</li>
<li>Keyboard prank</li>
<li>Automatic password typer</li>
<li>Accelerometer mouse</li>
</ul>

30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition

Design custom printed circuit boards with EAGLE 
Learn how to make double-sided professional-quality PCBs from the ground up using EAGLE--the powerful, flexible design software. In this step-by-step guide, electronics guru Simon Monk leads you through the process of designing a schematic, transforming it into a PCB layout, and submitting standard Gerber files to a manufacturing service to create your finished board. Filled with detailed illustrations, photos, and screenshots, Make Your Own PCBs with EAGLE features downloadable example projects so you can get started right away. <ul>
<li>Install EAGLE Light Edition and discover the views and screens that make up an EAGLE project </li>
<li>Create the schematic and board files for a simple LED project </li>
<li>Find the right components and libraries for your projects </li>
<li>Work with the Schematic Editor </li>
<li>Lay out PCBs with through-hole components and with surface mount technology </li>
<li>Build a sound level meter with a small amplifier and ten LEDs </li>
<li>Generate Gerber design files to submit for fabrication </li>
<li>Solder through-hole PCBs and SMD boards </li>
<li>Design a plug-in Arduino shield </li>
<li>Build a Raspberry Pi expansion board </li>
<li>Automate repetitive tasks using scripts and User Language Programs </li>
<li>Create your own libraries and parts and modify existing components</li>
</ul>

Make Your Own PCBs with EAGLE: From Schematic Designs to Finished Boards

McGraw-Hill Education TAB

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Take your Arduino skills to the next level! 
In this practical guide, electronics guru Simon Monk takes you under the hood of Arduino and reveals professional programming secrets. Featuring coverage of the Arduino Uno, Leonardo, and Due boards, Programming Arduino Next Steps: Going Further with Sketches shows you how to use interrupts, manage memory, program for the Internet, maximize serial communications, perform digital signal processing, and much more. All of the 75+ example sketches featured in the book are available for download.
Learn advanced Arduino programming techniques, including how to:
<ul>
<li>Use hardware and timer interrupts</li>
<li>Boost performance and speed by writing time-efficient sketches</li>
<li>Minimize power consumption and memory usage</li>
<li>Interface with different types of serial busses, including I2C, 1-Wire, SPI, and TTL Serial</li>
<li>Use Arduino with USB, including the keyboard and mouse emulation features of the Leonardo and Due boards</li>
<li>Program Arduino for the Internet</li>
<li>Perform digital signal processing</li>
<li>Accomplish more than one task at a time―without multi-threading</li>
<li>Create and release your own code library</li>
</ul>

Programming Arduino Next Steps: Going Further with Sketches

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