30 Ways to Have Some Computer-Controlled Evil Fun!

This wickedly inventive guide shows you how to program and build a variety of projects with the Arduino microcontroller development system. Covering Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius gets you up to speed with the simplified C programming you need to know--no prior programming experience necessary.

Using easy-to-find components and equipment, this do-it-yourself book explains how to attach an Arduino board to your computer, program it, and connect electronics to it to create fiendishly fun projects. The only limit is your imagination!

30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius:

Features step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations

Provides full schematic and construction details for every project

Covers the scientific principles behind the projects

Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed along with sources

Build these and other devious devices:

Morse code translator

High-powered strobe light

Seasonal affective disorder light

LED dice

Keypad security code

Pulse rate monitor

USB temperature logger

Oscilloscope

Light harp

LCD thermostat

Computer-controlled fan

Hypnotizer

Servo-controlled laser

Lie detector

Magnetic door lock

Infrared remote