{"product_id":"easy-micro-bit-projects-paperback","title":"Easy Micro: Bit Projects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Hagan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn the basics of using the micro: bit, an open source hardware ARM-based embedded system used to teach computer programming, to build a series of 10 different gadgets from scratch! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e You'll use the micro: bit to make: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea scrolling name tag, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanimated LED displays \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea high-tech compass. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea handheld tilting game with a buzzer and saved high score \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea carnival-like strength tester \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea powered cooling fan helmet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean electronic musical instrument \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea security system that sends alerts to your computer when someone enters the room. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wheeled robot \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alert to water your plants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e You will learn how simple electrical devices like speakers, motors, buzzers and fans work. You'll understand electronic components like resistors, force resistors, photoresistors, LEDs, and Op Amps, as well as Infrared distance sensors and soil moisture sensors. You'll also get a beginner's look at micropython, one of the fastest-growing computer languages. In this book you will combine multiple disciplines -- electronics, programming, and engineering -- to build a series of successful gadgets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Everything is explained with lots and lots of full-color line drawings. No prior experience is necessary. You'll have fun while you learn a t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Hagan is an interactive and kinetic artist and professor based out of Astoria, NY. He has written articles for publications including Make: magazine and Popular Science. He has also worked on several art installation projects around New York City including the annual holiday windows on 5th Avenue and Kara Walker's A Subtlety. He is currently a Professor at SUNY Old Westbury in the Visual Arts Department. He has a BA from Duke University in Philosophy and an MPS from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program. Eric enjoys showing projects at the annual New York City World Maker Faire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42713780584511,"sku":"9781680455540","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0e16e1c2a537da6a448b13ba4875cfa8.webp?v=1765065847","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/easy-micro-bit-projects-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}