A thorough introduction to the open-source Arduino electronics prototyping platform, written by Arduino co-founder Massimo Banzi and educational lead Michael Shiloh. This 3rd edition has been updated for the latest Arduino release and is packed with project ideas to get you building right away.

From understanding interaction design and physical computing to putting the final touches on your prototype, this book covers everything you need to start creating with Arduino.

Topics Covered

• Interaction design and physical computing
• The Arduino board and its software environment
• Basics of electricity and electronics
• Prototyping on a solderless breadboard
• Drawing schematic diagrams
• Communicating with a computer and the cloud from Arduino
• Building a custom plant-watering system

Key Features

• Beginner-Friendly – No prior electronics or programming experience required
• Hands-On Projects – Practical examples you can build as you read
• Updated 3rd Edition – Covers the latest Arduino hardware and software
• Cross-Platform – Arduino IDE runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux

Ideal For

• Beginners getting started with electronics and Arduino
• Hobbyists and makers looking for project inspiration
• Educators teaching physical computing

Package Contents

• 1× Getting Started with Arduino (3rd Edition)