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Arduino Playground - Geeky Projects for the Experienced Maker By Warren Andrews March 2017, 334 pp. Publisher: No Starch Press ISBN: 978-59327-744-4
Of all of the books that I’ve reviewed, I have to say that Warren Andrews Arduino Playground has to be at the top of the list. When I received the book, I was immediately struck by the level of the projects. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill DIY electronics book, nor is it for the faint of heart. Some of the projects are very complex. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t look into this book if you are a beginning Arduino DIY-er. However, you should have some basic electronics, soldering, programming (especially Arduino and Micro-Controllers) and hand-tool knowledge.
Warren Andrews lays out the projects in a logical and thoughtful manner, explaining the concept of the project, the parts list (including enclosures and tools needed if you are going to create a complete and stand-alone version), Printed Circuit Board images and source code for the Arduino (which can be downloaded from the No-Starch Press website). He even gives a list of the places where you can buy all of the parts and tools needed for the projects in the book. In addition, he devotes the entire first chapter on “Setting up and useful skills”.
While a couple of the chapters don’t seem to be something I’d rush out and make, the chapters on Regulated Power Supply and The Square-Wave Generator are my favorites. All of the chapters, however, are very clear and concise, and contain valuable information and insight that could be used in other projects.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am happy to give this book 5 out of 5 stars
Table of Contents Chapter 0 - Setting Up and Useful Skills Chapter 1 - The Reaction-Time Machine Chapter 2 - An Automated Agitator For PCB Etching Chapter 3 - The Regulated Power Supply Chapter 4 - A Watch Winder Chapter 5 - The Garage Sentry Parking Assistant Chapter 6 - The Battery Saver Chapter 7 - A Custom pH Meter Chapter 8 - Two Ballistic Chronographs Chapter 9 - The Square-Wave Generator Chapter 10 - The Chromatic Thermometer