Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Arduino Projects 7
Chapter 1: Exploring the World of Arduino 9
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Workspace and Tools 19
Chapter 3: Understanding the Basics 41
Part II: Basic Arduino Projects 63
Chapter 4: The All-Seeing Eye 65
Chapter 5: Making a Light Pet 85
Chapter 6: Making a Scrolling Sign 107
Chapter 7: Building an Arduino Clock 127
Part III: The Interactive Home and Garden 153
Chapter 8: Building a Keypad Entry System 155
Chapter 9: Building an RFID Tag Reader 181
Chapter 10: Building an Automated Garden 201
Chapter 11 : Building a Tweeting Pet Door 221
Chapter 12: Building a Home Sensing Station 243
Part IV: Advanced Arduino Projects 273
Chapter 13: Building a GPS Data Logger 275
Chapter 14: Building a Remote-Controlled Car 299
Chapter 15: Building an LED Cube 323
Part V: The Part of Tens 349
Chapter 16: Ten Great Arduino Resources 351
Chapter 17: Ten Troubleshooting Tips 359
Index 369