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Making Things Talk - 3rd Edition by Tom Igoe (Paperback)

Making Things Talk - 3rd Edition by  Tom Igoe (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Practical methods for connecting physical objects"--Cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The workbenches of hobbyists, hackers, and makers have become overrun with <i>microcontrollers</i>, computers-on-a-chip that power homebrewed video games, robots, toys, and more. In <i>Making Things Talk</i>, Tom Igoe, one of the creators of Arduino, shows how to make these gadgets talk. </p> <p>Whether you need to connect some sensors to the Internet or create a device that can interact wirelessly with other creations, this book shows you what you need. Although they are powerful, the projects in this book are inexpensive to build: the Arduino microcontroller board itself ranges from around $25 to $40. The networking hardware covered here includes Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and can be had for $25 to $50. </p> <p>Fully updated for the latest Arduino hardware and software, this book lets you combine microcontrollers, sensors, and networking hardware to make things... and make them talk to each other!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Tom Igoe teaches courses in physical computing and networking, exploring ways to allow digital technologies to sense and respond to a wider range of human physical expression. He has a background in theatre, and his work centers on physical interaction related to live performance and public space. He is a co-author of the book Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers, which has been adopted by numerous digital art and design programs around the world. Projects include a series of networked banquet table centerpieces and musical instruments; an email clock; and a series of interactive dioramas, created in collaboration with M.R. Petit. He has consulted for The American Museum of the Moving Image, EAR Studio, Diller + Scofidio Architects, Eos Orchestra, and others.</p>

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