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Arduino Electronic Construction

Three of the projects in this book use Arduino The Appendix contains a primer on the basics of
microcontroller boards. These readymade boards electronic construction. If you are new to
offer a very easy way of using a microcontroller. electronics, you should find this a useful resource,
They have a USB connection for programming and and you should probably read it before you embark
are accompanied by an easy-to-use development on one of the projects involving electronics.
environment.
Chapter 8 contains the first project to use an Getting Started
Arduino board and includes step-by-step
So, it’s time to get started. Browse through the
instructions for the installation and setup of the
following projects and see which one inspires your
Arduino software.
inner Evil Genius.
For more information about Arduino,
please refer to the official Arduino web site,
www.arduino.cc, or you may wish to buy 30
Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, also by this
author.

A Word About Safety

The projects in this book are meant to be educational and fun,
but they also require that you exercise a reasonable degree of
caution. When working with tools and electricity, you should
always make sure that you have the proper training, take the
proper precautions, and wear the appropriate safety equipment.
The projects are designed for qualified adults and should not be
attempted by children without adult supervision. Lasers and
projectiles should never be aimed at people or pets. McGraw-Hill
and the author do not warrant the safety or fitness of any of the
final products resulting from the projects. Your safety is your
responsibility.