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My new book 'Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches' is just out on Amazon

simon.monk

My new book 'Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches' is just out on Amazon.
It is intended as a companion to Massimo's book, but it concentrates on how to program the Arduino.
It is intended for non-programmers and programmers alike.
The book is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1. This is Arduino. An introduction the Arduino hardware, what it is capable of and the various types of Arduino board that are available.
Chapter 2. Getting Started. First experiments with your Arduino board, installing the software, powering it up and uploading your first sketch.
Chapter 3. C Language Basics. The basics of the C language and for complete programming beginners an introduction to programming in general.
Chapter 4. Functions. This chapter explains the key concept of using and writing functions in Arduino sketches. Demonstrated throughout with runnable code examples.
Chapter 5. Arrays and Strings. How to make and use more advanced data structures than simple integer variables. A Morse Code example project is slowly developed to illustrate the concepts being explained.
Chapter 6. Input and Output. How to use the digital and analog inputs and outputs on the Arduino in your programs. A multimeter will be useful to see what is happening on the Arduino’s input output connections.
Chapter 7. The Standard Arduino Library. Making use of the Arduino functions that come in the Arduino’s standard library.
Chapter 8. Data Storage. Writing sketches that can save data in EEPROM memory and make use of the Arduino’s built-in Flash memory.
Chapter 9. LCD Displays. Programming with the LCD Shield library to make a simple USB message board example.
Chapter 10. Arduino Ethernet Programming. Making the Arduino behave like a web server, including a little background on HTML and the HTTP protocol.
Chapter 11. C++ and Libraries. Beyond C, looking at adding object-orientation and writing your own Arduino libraries.

My new book 'Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches' is just out on Amazon.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Programming-Arduino-Getting-Started-Sketches/dp/0071784225

 

It is intended as a companion to Massimo's book, but it concentrates on how to program the Arduino.

 

It is intended for non-programmers and programmers alike.

 

 

The book is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter 1. This is Arduino. An introduction the Arduino hardware, what it is capable of and the various types of Arduino board that are available.

Chapter 2. Getting Started. First experiments with your Arduino board, installing the software, powering it up and uploading your first sketch.

Chapter 3. C Language Basics. The basics of the C language and for complete programming beginners an introduction to programming in general.

Chapter 4. Functions. This chapter explains the key concept of using and writing functions in Arduino sketches. Demonstrated throughout with runnable code examples.

Chapter 5. Arrays and Strings. How to make and use more advanced data structures than simple integer variables. A Morse Code example project is slowly developed to illustrate the concepts being explained.

Chapter 6. Input and Output. How to use the digital and analog inputs and outputs on the Arduino in your programs. A multimeter will be useful to see what is happening on the Arduino’s input output connections.

Chapter 7. The Standard Arduino Library. Making use of the Arduino functions that come in the Arduino’s standard library.

Chapter 8. Data Storage. Writing sketches that can save data in EEPROM memory and make use of the Arduino’s built-in Flash memory.

Chapter 9. LCD Displays. Programming with the LCD Shield library to make a simple USB message board example.

Chapter 10. Arduino Ethernet Programming. Making the Arduino behave like a web server, including a little background on HTML and the HTTP protocol.

Chapter 11. C++ and Libraries. Beyond C, looking at adding object-orientation and writing your own Arduino libraries.

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  • Having actually read the entire book.  I feel that it is spot on as far as imparting most of the basic and moderate level skills needed to sucessfully use the arduino.  I am hoping that the second edition gets required updates so that the handful of errors I noticed are corrected.  ie: Two thousand Nine not Two thousand Eleven and Restart button location indicated in the photo to name two.

     

    -=Syntax Matters=-

  • in reply to billabott

    Thanks DAB and billabott. I'm glad you found it useful.

     

    Billabot - any errata that you can find easily would be much appreciated and I can get them in the next printing.

     

    I still don't really understand how I can read it all several times, so doe a proof reader, a copy editor and generally someone else on the editorial team and quite often the typesetter too and yet there are always mistakes!

     

    Si.

  • in reply to simon.monk

    Hi Simon,

     

    If you need a good proof reader, I will volunteer.  I have read and corrected thousands of documents in my career and the most valuable thing to have is a fresh pair of eyes.  After you spend all day writing, your eyes and brain always sees what you wanted to say, not what it actually says.

     

    I have my wife edit my WWII series, but even she misses stuff.  As I say when we find an error after publication is that it makes a good excuse for a second edition. image

     

    But seriously, I am willing to help if you need it.

     

    Thanks

    DAB

  • in reply to simon.monk

    Sir Simon,

       I will be sending you a Private Message with the requested errata very soon.

     

       I would consider it a privilege to proof read any other current manuscripts you are working on with the purpose of improving them in any small ways that I may.  Unfortunately, that I cannot do without reasonable compensation of some sort.

     

    -=Syntax Matters=-

  • in reply to DAB

    I am in complete agreement with DAB's notion that "your eyes and brain always sees what you wanted to say, not what it actually says."

  • in reply to DAB

    @DAB, many thanks for the offer! You may come to regret it image

     

    Si.

  • in reply to simon.monk

    Hi Si,

     

    I have often found that I regret few things that I try.  I only have regrets about things I could have done and did not.

     

    My only disclaimer is that if you take up my offer is to remember that I am disabled and work on a slow schedule.  So as long as you do not expect instant edits, I can easily fit you in to my schedule.

     

    Besides, the last time I volonteered to help someone, it has led to my authoring a huge series on Naval History during WWII.  So my efforts so far have produced very interesting results.

     

    So send away.  Let me know if you want to do any formal agreements about confidentiality, etc.  Just send me I private message as to your needs and time frame.

     

    DAB

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  • in reply to simon.monk

    Hi Si,

     

    I have often found that I regret few things that I try.  I only have regrets about things I could have done and did not.

     

    My only disclaimer is that if you take up my offer is to remember that I am disabled and work on a slow schedule.  So as long as you do not expect instant edits, I can easily fit you in to my schedule.

     

    Besides, the last time I volonteered to help someone, it has led to my authoring a huge series on Naval History during WWII.  So my efforts so far have produced very interesting results.

     

    So send away.  Let me know if you want to do any formal agreements about confidentiality, etc.  Just send me I private message as to your needs and time frame.

     

    DAB

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  • in reply to DAB

    @DAB I tried to IM you, but it said I needed to 'add null as a contact'. I couldn't work out how to do this!

     

    Where do find your WWII books?

  • in reply to simon.monk

    Hi Simon,

     

    I sent you a contact request so we can take this off line.

     

    For anyone interested in my books, the series is called World War II Sea War, published by Lulu.com.

    Volume 1 is titled "The Nazi's Strike First", covers day to day naval events from August 1939 to the end of March 1940.

    Volume 2 is titled "France Falls, Britain Stands Alone", April 1940 through Sept 1940.

    Volume 3 is titled "Royal Navy Bloodied in the Mediterranean", Oct 1940 through May 1941.  Out soon.

     

    The books are available as soft cover and ebook versions.  You will not find more detail about the naval activities of all countries anywhere.

     

    Thanks

    DAB