Simon Monk

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.In this TAB book, bestselling electronics author Simon Monk shows maker-entrepreneurs how to use Fritzing’s open-source software and services to create electronics prototypes, design and manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs), and bring professional-quality electronic products to market.Fritzing for Inventors: Take Your Electronics Project from Prototype to Product explains how to use this set of free, open-source electronics prototyping tools to lay out breadboards, create schematics, and design professional-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs). No engineering skills needed! Whether you’re a hobbyist, artist, inventor, or student, you’ll be able to develop a product from schematic to prototype to professional-quality printed circuit board, all from one easy-to-use software package. Fritzing works well with prototyping boards such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone. This DIY guide covers the whole lifecycle of product development for a hobbyist entrepreneur. It takes you from initial concept, to prototyping, to PCB production, to distribution. Along the way, it examines the sourcing of components, product testing, and even how to price products for wholesale and retail. Simon Monk is a bestselling TAB electronics author and popular presenter at MakerFairesWell-illustrated tutorial with screen captures, easy-to-follow instructions, and step-by-step projectsDescribes an up-to-date contemporary approach to PCB design, including surface-mount designsExplains how to become a maker entrepreneur by using crowdfunding and indie marketplaces for technical products

The Photon is an open source, inexpensive, programmable, WiFi-enabled module for building connected projects and prototypes. Powered by an ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller and a Broadcom WiFi chip, the Photon is just as happy plugged into a hobbyist's breadboard as it is into a product rolling off of an assembly line. While the Photon--and its accompanying cloud platform--is designed as a ready-to-go foundation for product developers and manufacturers, it's great for Maker projects, as you'll see in this book. You'll learn how to get started with the free development tools, deploy your sketches over WiFi, and build electronic projects that take advantage of the Photon's processing power, cloud platform, and input/output pins. What's more, the Photon is backward-compatible with its predecessor, the Spark Core.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The ultimate collection of DIY Arduino projects!In this easy-to-follow book, electronics guru Simon Monk shows you how to create a wide variety of fun and functional gadgets with the Arduino Uno and Leonardo boards. Filled with step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, The TAB Book of Arduino Projects: 36 Things to Make with Shields and Proto Shields provides a cost estimate, difficulty level, and list of required components for each project. You’ll learn how to design custom circuits with Proto Shields and solder parts to the prototyping area to build professional-quality devices. Catapult your Arduino skills to the next level with this hands-on guide. Build these and many more innovative Arduino creations: Persistence-of-vision (POV) displayHigh-power LED controllerColor recognizerRFID door lockFake dogPerson counterLaser alarmTheramin-like instrumentFM radio receiverEmail notifierNetwork temperature and humidity sensorSeven segment LED clockLarson scannerConway's game of lifeSinging plantUltrasonic rangefinderTemperature and light loggerAutoranging capacitance meterGeiger counter

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.SUPERCHARGE YOUR MINECRAFT REDSTONE SKILLSEnhance your Minecraft world by creating innovative devices and elements with Redstone. Minecraft Mastery: Build Your Own Redstone Contraptions and Mods reveals how to maximize the capabilities of this powerful, versatile red ore. Learn how to create logic gates, advanced mechanisms, and much more. You'll also find out how to host a Minecraft server, use the qCraft and Computer-Craft mods, and develop your own custom mods. Exponentially expand the dimensions of your world with help from this hands-on guide--the only limit is your imagination!Use basic Redstone items like levers, buttons, and lamps, and make an automated doorCreate Redstone logic gates, clocks, and T-flip-flopsBuild advanced contraptions--block swappers, concealed doors, a functional seven segment display, and moreUse miscellaneous Redstone items such as rails, minecarts, liquids, hoppers, and command blocksHost a Minecraft server to open your world up to other playersEdit Minecraft worlds offline using MCEditInteract with Minecraft using Python on a Raspberry PiCreate quantum physics-based contraptions and special effects with qCraftBuild ComputerCraft blocks and turtles and program them in LuaSet up a Minecraft modding development environment using Forge and EclipseMake your own block-based mods and item modsAll code and example worlds from the book are available for download.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Program your own BeagleBone Black projects!Build creative BeagleBone Black devices--no prior programming or electronics experience required. In Programming the BeagleBone Black, electronics guru Simon Monk explains essential application development methods through straightforward directions and cooldownloadable examples. Discover how to navigate the board,write and debug code, use expansion capes, and control external hardware. Easy-to-follow plans show you how to wire up and program a Web-controlled roving robot and an e-mail notifier that lights an incandescent lamp.Set up the BeagleBone Black and explore its featuresConnect to your computer via USB or EthernetUse the BeagleBone Black as a stand-alone PCWrite and execute BoneScript codeUse JavaScript functions and timersPerform analog and digital I/OWork with expansion capes and modulesDesign Web interfaces that control electronicsAssemble and program a robot and an e-mail notifier

The world of Raspberry Pi is evolving quickly, with many new interface boards and software libraries becoming available all the time. In this cookbook, prolific hacker and author Simon Monk provides more than 200 practical recipes for running this tiny low-cost computer with Linux, programming it with Python, and hooking up sensors, motors, and other hardware - including Arduino. You'll also learn basic principles to help you use new technologies with Raspberry Pi as its ecosystem develops. Python and other code examples from the book are available on GitHub. This cookbook is ideal for programmers and hobbyists familiar with the Pi through resources such as Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (O'Reilly). Set up and manage your Raspberry Pi Connect the Pi to a network Work with its Linux-based operating system Use the Pi's ready-made software Program Raspberry Pi with Python Control hardware through the GPIO connector Use Raspberry Pi to run different types of motors Work with switches, keypads, and other digital inputs Hook up sensors for taking various measurements Attach different displays, such as an LED matrix Create dynamic projects with Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.So Many Fiendishly Fun Ways to Use the Latest Arduino Boards!Fully updated throughout, this do-it-yourself guide shows you how to program and build fascinating projects with the Arduino Uno and Leonardo boards and the Arduino 1.0 development environment. 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition, gets you started right away with the simplified C programming you need to know and demonstrates how to take advantage of the latest Arduino capabilities.You'll learn how to attach an Arduino board to your computer, program it, and connect electronics to it to create your own devious devices. A bonus chapter uses the special USB keyboard/mouse-impersonation feature exclusive to the Arduino Leonardo.30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, Second Edition:Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrationsProvides full schematic and construction details for every projectCovers the scientific principles behind the projectsRemoves the frustration factor--all required parts are listed along with sourcesBuild these and other clever creations:High-brightness Morse code translatorSeasonal affective disorder lightKeypad security codePulse rate monitorSeven-segment LED double diceUSB message boardOscilloscopeTune playerVU meterLCD thermostatComputer-controlled fanHypnotizerServo-controlled laserLie detectorMagnetic door lockInfrared remoteLilypad clockEvil Genius countdown timerKeyboard prankAutomatic password typerAccelerometer mouse

Learn how to program with .NET Gadgeteer in just hours. This introduction shows you how to build cool electronic gadgets step-by-step with this rapid prototyping platform. You'll tackle five exciting projects using plug-in modules in the Fez Spider Starter Kit from GHI Electronics - no soldering required. Ideal for novice programmers, this book shows you how to install the necessary software and then work with modules in the kit. Learn how to build a racing game, spy camera, web messenger, and more - and gain the confidence and skill you need to start designing your own gadgets. This is the first in a series of books on Gadgeteer, so order your copy today and get started with this amazing platform.

This book explains how to use the popular IOIO board to make USB connected accessories for your Android phone. Four example projects of varying level of difficulty are included, from a simple movement detecting intruder alarm that will call you when triggered, to a robot phone that uses your phone as the basis for a web-controlled surveillance bot.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.TEAM ARDUINO UP WITH ANDROID FOR SOME MISCHIEVOUS FUN!Filled with practical, do-it-yourself gadgets, Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius shows you how to create Arduino devices and control them with Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-find equipment and components are used for all the projects in the book.This wickedly inventive guide covers the Android Open Application Development Kit (ADK) and USB interface and explains how to use them with the basic Arduino platform. Methods of communication between Android and Arduino that don't require the ADK--including sound, Bluetooth, and WiFi/Ethernet are also discussed. An Arduino ADK programming tutorial helps you get started right away.Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius:Contains step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrationsProvides tips for customizing the projectsCovers the underlying principles behind the projectsRemoves the frustration factor--all required parts are listedProvides all source code on the book's websiteBuild these and other devious devices:Bluetooth robotAndroid Geiger counterAndroid-controlled light showTV remoteTemperature loggerUltrasonic range finderHome automation controllerRemote power and lighting controlSmart thermostatRFID door lockSignaling flagsDelay timer

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.UNLEASH YOUR INNER MAD SCIENTIST!"Wonderful. I learned a lot reading the detailed but easy to understand instructions."--BoingBoingThis wickedly inventive guide explains how to design and build 15 fiendishly fun electronics projects. Filled with photos and illustrations, 15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius includes step-by-step directions, as well as a construction primer for those who are new to electronics projects.Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book shows you how to create a variety of mischievous gadgets, such as a remote-controlled laser, motorized multicolored LEDs that write in the air, and a surveillance robot. You'll also learn to use the highly popular Arduino microcontroller board with three of the projects.15 Dangerously Mad Projects for the Evil Genius:Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrationsCovers essential safety measuresReveals the scientific principles behind the projectsRemoves the frustration factor--all required parts are listed, along with sourcesBuild these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies!Coil gunTrebuchetPing pong ball minigunMini laser turretBalloon-popping laser gunTouch-activated laser sightLaser-grid intruder alarmPersistence-of-vision displayCovert radio bugLaser voice transmitterFlash bombHigh-brightness LED strobeLevitation machineSnailbotSurveillance robotEach fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze.VIDEOS, PHOTOS, AND SOURCE CODE ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.DANGEROUSLYMAD.COMMake Great Stuff!TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.