create interactive objects. In digestible chunks, it explains:What Arduino is and what can be done with itWhat’s in your Arduino kit, refreshing your knowledge of resistors, transistors, transformers, circuitry and electricityHow to set up your Arduino environment with Windows, Mac OS X and LinuxHow to choose Arduino Shields and key tools such as power adapters, testing equipment and design softwareNeat techniques on soldering etc. to help you progress smoothly with your projectThe fundamentals of coding, how to write Arduino sketches and use free downloadable ready-made code to save timeThis primer also includes a chapter on troubleshooting and examples of inspiring projects!

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