{"product_id":"arduino-playground","title":"Arduino Playground","description":"\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eYou’ve mastered the basics, conquered the soldering iron, and programmed a robot or two; now you’ve got a set of skills and tools to take your Arduino exploits further. But what do you do once you’ve exhausted your to-build list?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003ci data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eArduino Playground\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill show you how to keep your hardware hands busy with a variety of intermediate builds, both practical and just-for-fun. Advance your engineering and electronics know-how as you work your way through these 10 complex projects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA reaction-time game that leverages the Arduino’s real-time capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA tool for etching your own printed circuit boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA regulated, variable-voltage power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA kinetic wristwatch winder decked out with LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA garage parking assistant that blinks when your vehicle is perfectly parked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA practical and colourful pH meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA ballistic chronograph that can measure the muzzle velocity of BB, Airsoft, and pellet guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA battery saver that prevents accidental discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA square-wave generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eA thermometer that tells the temperature using a sequence of coloured LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eEach project begins with a list of required tools and components, followed by the instructions, full sketch, and circuit board templates for the build, as well as directions for building a permanent enclosure. You’ll even find the author’s design notes, which are sure to provide inspiration for your own inventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eGather your parts, break out the soldering iron, and get ready to take your Arduino skills to the next level with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eArduino Playground\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eUses the \u003c\/b\u003eArduino Nano\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e and Pro Mini boards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"field-label\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eAuthor Bio \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eWarren Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceived his first amateur radio license at age 12, and he’s been tinkering ever since. He’s done technical consulting for several major corporations, including Motorola and GE, and he’s been writing about electronics for more than 30 years, for publications such as EE Times, Electronic Design, Computer Design, and RTC Magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"field-label\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eTable of contents \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 0:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSetting Up and Useful Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Reaction-Time Machine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn Automated Agitator for PCB Etching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Regulated Power Supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 4:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Watch Winder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 5:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Garage Sentry Parking Assistant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 6:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Battery Saver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 7:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Custom pH Meter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 8:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo Ballistic Chronographs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 9:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Square-Wave Generator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eChapter 10:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Chromatic Thermometer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"field-label\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eReviews \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Arduino Playground is not for the faint of heart. Unless the faint of heart person plans to build a pacemaker with Arduino!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eScienceBlogs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This is a book designed for Arduino enthusiasts who've mastered the basics, conquered the soldering iron, and programmed a robot or two. Warren Andrews shows you how to keep your hardware hands busy.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eI Programmer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Of all the books I've reviewed, I have to say that Arduino Playground is at the top of the list...This isn't your run-of-the-mill DIY electronics book, nor is it for the faint of heart.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eFull Circle Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The author's design notes are sure to provide inspiration for your own inventions.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eelectronics-lab.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"field-label\" data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003eUpdates \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-items\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-item even\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003ePage 71:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the Downloads section, the Templates files should be PDFs instead of DXFs: PowerSupplyFront.pdf, PowerSupplyFrontBottom.pdf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003ePage 131:\u003c\/b\u003e In the Parts List and throughout the chapter, the, \"20-ohm, 1\/8 W potentiometer\" should be \"20-kilohm, 1\/8 W potentiometer\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003ePage 222:\u003c\/b\u003e In the Downloads section, the file PanelCutoutLite.pdf should be removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003ePage 235:\u003c\/b\u003e In the Downloads section, the files LEDHolder.pcb and SensorHolder.pcb should listed as one file: LEDAndSensorHolders.pcb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-uw-styling-context=\"true\"\u003ePage 284:\u003c\/b\u003e In the Downloads section, the name for the MCP9808 sketch file should be MCP9808Thermo.ino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48624270147802,"sku":"cdm1789688407023","price":18.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/8318\/3834\/files\/arduino-playground_1.jpg?v=1789688412","url":"https:\/\/memoryfoamwear.shop\/products\/arduino-playground","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}