Far Inside The Arduino

Have you ever wondered what really goes on inside the microcontroller on your Arduino Uno board? Do you wonder what you might be missing using the Arduino library functions? Do you want to get maximum performance with minimum memory usage? Then this book is for you! All you need is a basic knowledge of electronics and programming, an Arduino Uno, Nano, or Mega board, and the desire to learn. The book covers Digital I/O, Timer/Counters, SPI, TWI (I2C), USART, ADC, Analog Comparator, Watchdog, and memory features of the microcontroller. Over 80 example programs are provided as a download from the author's website. The examples make heavy use of interrupt-driven design. Connected devices in the examples include servo and stepper motors, relays, keypads, rotary encoders, LCD and LED displays, ultrasonic distance sensors, one-wire temperature sensors, shift registers, and several I2C interface components.

Want to light up a display? Control a touch screen? Program a robot? The Arduino is a microcontroller board that can help you do all of these things, plus nearly anything you can dream up. Even better, it's inexpensive and, with the help of Beginning Arduino, Second Edition, easy to learn. In Beginning Arduino, Second Edition, you will learn all about the popular Arduino by working your way through a set of 50 cool projects. You'll progress from a complete Arduino beginner to intermediate Arduino and electronic skills and the confidence to create your own amazing projects. You'll also learn about the newest Arduino boards like the Uno and the Leonardo along the way. Absolutely no experience in programming or electronics required! Each project is designed to build upon the knowledge learned in earlier projects and to further your knowledge of Arduino programming and electronics. By the end of the book you will be able to create your own projects confidently and with creativity. You'll learn about: Controlling LEDs Displaying text and graphics on LCD displays Making a line-following robot Using digital pressure sensors Reading and writing data to SD cards Connecting your Arduino to the Internet This book is for electronics enthusiasts who are new to the Arduino as well as artists and hobbyists who want to learn this very popular platform for physical computing and electronic art. Please note: The print version of this title is black and white; the eBook is full color. The color fritzing diagrams are available in the source code downloads on http://www.apress.com/9781430250166

Obtain the best performance from the ATmega4809 microcontroller in the Arduino Nano Every board by accessing features not utilized in the Arduino software library. This book is intended for those familiar with the ATmega328P in the Arduino Nano or Arduino Uno boards who want to take full advantage of the features in the Nano Every. Owners of the Far Inside The Arduino book will obtain the same in-depth treatment of the Nano Every. There are over 40 example programs, provided as a download from the authors website, illustrating the new or different features of this microcontroller.Topics include (with examples): -The Event System-Configurable Custom Logic-Changes to the memory map and EEPROM accessing-Changes to the ADC, Comparator, Timer/Counters, Watchdog Timer, SPI, USART, and TWI.-The new Real Time and Periodic Interrupt Timers -Arduino Library modifications for higher PWM frequencies, 1μs clock resolution, 8 times faster ADC, and 20MHz system clockExample programs demonstrate all 8 Timer/Counter B operating modes, and three Timer/Counter A operating modes, including using the Event input. There are also example programs for operating the TWI interface as both master and slave simultaneously, using the SPI as master and slave, with buffering for the slave, and for the USART asynchronous, synchronous, 1-wire, RS-485, and as a SPI master.

This is not your usual Arduino design book! A followup to Far Inside The Arduino and the Nano Every Supplement, Still Far Inside The Arduino continues the in-depth look into the AVR-based Arduino development boards. Topics include: Detailed distinctions among the various general purpose Arduino boards: ATmega328P based like the Arduino Uno and Nano ATmega2560 based like the Arduino Mega ATmega4809 based like the Arduino Nano Every ATmega32U4 based like the Arduino Leonardo and Micro A comparison of five different implementation styles for a single project, from the Arduino encouraged style with blocking functions and a single execution thread through state machines, interrupt driven design, and using an RTOS. SPI and I2C (TWI) drivers that utilize callback functions, don't do unnecessary buffering, and are non-blocking. Improved serial interface drivers for both stream and packetized data transfers, including RS485 and a MODBUS-like interface. Interrupt driven one-wire interface. Radio communication with the NRF24 transceiver 37 example programs are provided for download from the author's website, each suitable for most to all Arduino Uno, Nano, Mega, Leonardo, Micro, Nano Every, and the non-Arduino Pro Micro boards. Many of the examples require two Arduino boards, and having different types of boards is highly recommended!

Presents an introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform.

The bestselling beginner Arduino guide, updated with new projects! Exploring Arduino makes electrical engineering and embedded software accessible. Learn step by step everything you need to know about electrical engineering, programming, and human-computer interaction through a series of increasingly complex projects. Arduino guru Jeremy Blum walks you through each build, providing code snippets and schematics that will remain useful for future projects. Projects are accompanied by downloadable source code, tips and tricks, and video tutorials to help you master Arduino. You'll gain the skills you need to develop your own microcontroller projects! This new 2nd edition has been updated to cover the rapidly-expanding Arduino ecosystem, and includes new full-color graphics for easier reference. Servo motors and stepper motors are covered in richer detail, and you'll find more excerpts about technical details behind the topics covered in the book. Wireless connectivity and the Internet-of-Things are now more prominently featured in the advanced projects to reflect Arduino's growing capabilities. You'll learn how Arduino compares to its competition, and how to determine which board is right for your project. If you're ready to start creating, this book is your ultimate guide! Get up to date on the evolving Arduino hardware, software, and capabilities Build projects that interface with other devices—wirelessly! Learn the basics of electrical engineering and programming Access downloadable materials and source code for every project Whether you're a first-timer just starting out in electronics, or a pro looking to mock-up more complex builds, Arduino is a fantastic tool for building a variety of devices. This book offers a comprehensive tour of the hardware itself, plus in-depth introduction to the various peripherals, tools, and techniques used to turn your little Arduino device into something useful, artistic, and educational. Exploring Arduino is your roadmap to adventure—start your journey today!

Beginning C for Arduino is written for those who have no prior experience with microcontrollers or programming but would like to experiment and learn both. This book introduces you to the C programming language, reinforcing each programming structure with a simple demonstration of how you can use C to control the Arduino family of microcontrollers. Author Jack Purdum uses an engaging style to teach good programming techniques using examples that have been honed during his 25 years of university teaching. Beginning C for Arduino will teach you: The C programming language How to use C to control a microcontroller and related hardware How to extend C by creating your own library routines During the course of the book, you will learn the basics of programming, such as working with data types, making decisions, and writing control loops. You'll then progress onto some of the trickier aspects of C programming, such as using pointers effectively, working with the C preprocessor, and tackling file I/O. Each chapter ends with a series of exercises and review questions to test your knowledge and reinforce what you have learned.

Beginning C for Arduino, Second Edition is written for those who have no prior experience with microcontrollers or programming but would like to experiment and learn both. Updated with new projects and new boards, this book introduces you to the C programming language, reinforcing each programming structure with a simple demonstration of how you can use C to control the Arduino family of microcontrollers. Author Jack Purdum uses an engaging style to teach good programming techniques using examples that have been honed during his 25 years of university teaching. Beginning C for Arduino, Second Edition will teach you: The C programming language How to use C to control a microcontroller and related hardware How to extend C by creating your own libraries, including an introduction to object-oriented programming During the course of the book, you will learn the basics of programming, such as working with data types, making decisions, and writing control loops. You'll then progress onto some of the trickier aspects of C programming, such as using pointers effectively, working with the C preprocessor, and tackling file I/O. Each chapter ends with a series of exercises and review questions to test your knowledge and reinforce what you have learned.