Learning C for Arduino

Syed Omar Faruk Towaha

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9781787123571
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Hardware
• Index: Computer Science

Ultimate guide for programming Arduino with CAbout This Book• Get hands-on experience with the Ardruino board and learn to control it with your programming skills• Learn the essential concepts of C such as variables, data structures, functions, loops, and pointers• Work with electronic devices such as LEDs, switches, and motors and connect them to Arduino using CWho This Book Is ForThis book is for hobbyists who have no knowledge about programming and microcontrollers, but are keen to learn C programming using a very affordable hardware device.What You Will Learn• Play with mathematical operations using C• Use logical operations and loops to play with LEDs and the Arduino board• Create custom functions using C and connect an SD card to the Arduino• Use Object-oriented Programming to connect a GSM module to the Arduino board• Play with an LCD board and Servo using standard Arduino libraries• Build projects using Arduino such as a LED cube, a smart weather system, and home security• Identify and fix common errors on an Arduino boardIn DetailThis book will start with the fundamentals of C programming and programming topics, such data types, functions, decision making, program loops, pointers, and structures, with the help of an Arduino board. Then you will get acquainted with Arduino interactions with sensors, LEDs, and autonomous systems and setting up the Arduino environment. Moving on you will also learn how to work on the digital and analog I/O, establish serial communications with autonomous systems, and integrate with electronic devices. By the end of the book, you will be able to make basic projects such as LED cube and smart weather system that leverages C.Style and approachThis comprehensive step-by-step guide starts with the basic concepts of C for your Arduino board. It will teach you how to leverage C to explore the capabilities of Arduino.

Learning C for Arduino

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Learning C for Arduino

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Author Syed Omar Faruk Towaha	Copy Editor Safis Editing
Reviewer Francesco Balducci	Project Coordinator Kinjal Bari
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About the Author

Syed Omar Faruk Towaha has degrees in physics and computer engineering. He is a technologist, tech speaker, and physics enthusiast from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Bangladesh. He has passion for programming, tech writing, and physics experiments. His recent books include Easy Circuits for Kids, Fundamentals of Ruby, How You Should Design Algorithms, and JavaScript Projects for Kids. He is an Oracle-certified professional developer who is currently involved with a number of projects that serve both physics and computer architecture. He is currently working as the CTO of an IT company.

About the Reviewer

Francesco Balducci is a software engineer, working on Digital Signal Processing, micro-controllers, systems-on-chip, and ASIC products, and is currently employed at ST Microelectronics. He received his degree in Electronic Engineering at Politecnico di Torino in 2005. His thesis was about software security and methods to measure the strength of copy protection systems.

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Preface

Have you ever thought about making a robot? Or an electronic device that can be programmed for serving mechanical or logical purposes? If yes, then this book is the perfect guide for you. Throughout this book, you will be guided to learn C programming, which is required to program the microcontroller used in a logical device. You will also learn how you can develop your ideas about making an intelligent device. You will be able to program Arduino for your projects or play with Arduino for fun.

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Getting Started, in this chapter, you will learn about Arduino, types of Arduino, Install the Arduino IDE and know the Arduino IDE. This chapter will also have details about the functions of the Arduino IDE software.

Chapter 2, Our First Program! in this chapter, you will learn how you can connect your Arduino to the computer and write the first program for the Arduino. You will also learn how you can format your code. A simple Arduino project will also be discussed in this chapter.

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