Arduino Circuits & Projects Guide

By Dr. Günter Spanner

Published by Elektor International Media b.v.

1 Introduction
- 1.1 The Arduino Project
- 1.2 Book Structure and Target Audience
2 Structure and Function of the Hardware
- 2.1 Lots to Choose From: Arduino Versions
- 2.2 Available for all Purposes: Shields
- 2.2.1 Proto Shield
- 2.2.2 Motor Shield
- 2.2.3 Ethernet Shield
- 2.3 Nothing Happens without Power: the Power Supply
- 2.4 The Microcontroller: Heart of the Arduino
- 2.5 The PC Connection: USB interface
3 Development Environment and Programming Basics
- 3.1 Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- 3.2 For Linux Users: Arduino IDE Under Ubuntu
- 3.3 Simple Beginnings: The Warning Light
- 3.4 General Structure of an Arduino Sketch
- 3.5 Basic Elements of the C Programming Language for Arduino
- 3.6 Program Structures
- 3.7 Arduino-Specific Functions
- 3.8 Arduino Punctuation: Syntax Elements
- 3.9 Data Storage Elements: Variables
- 3.10 The Art of Math: Operators
- 3.11 To Be Clear: Logical Operators
- 3.12 Unchanging Parameters: Constants
- 3.13 Dealing with Related Data of the Same Type: Arrays
- 3.14 Program Control Structures
- 3.15 Controlling Timing
- 3.16 Mathematical Functions
- 3.17 Random numbers
- 3.18 Extending the Options: Adding Libraries
4 Electronic Components and Low-Cost ‘Freeduinos’
- 4.1 Breadboards: Simple and Effective without Soldering
- 4.2 Prototyping Boards: Durable Construction without Chemicals
- 4.3 Low-Cost `Freeduinos'
- 4.4 Arduino and Its Helpers: Basic Electronic Components
- 4.4.1 USB Cable
- 4.4.2 Resistors
- 4.4.3 Capacitors
- 4.4.4 Potentiometers
- 4.4.5 LEDs
- 4.4.6 RGB LEDs
- 4.4.7 Switches
- 4.4.8 Silicon Diodes
- 4.4.9 Transistors
5 Hello World
- 5.1 Cut to the Chaser
- 5.2 It Gets Brighter: Controlling Power LEDs
- 5.3 POVino: Persistence-of-Vision Display
6 Displays and Display Techniques
- 6.1 Bar Graph Display: The Classic for Measurement Applications
- 6.2 Simple and Cheap: 7-Segment Displays
- 6.3 4-Digit, 7-Segment Displays: A Key Component for Instrumentation
- 6.4 Mini Monitor for Signs and Graphics: The LED Dot Matrix
- 6.5 Dot Matrix Display as a Two-Digit Digital Display
- 6.6 Micro Learns to Write: Alphanumeric Display
- 6.7 The LCD
7 Measurement and Sensors
- 7.1 Flexible and Easy to Read: An LED Voltmeter
- 7.2 Volt / Ammeter: Precise Instrument for the Hobbyist's Lab
- 7.3 Kiloohmmeter for Specific Applications
- 7.4 No More Faulty Electrolytic Capacitor Woes: The `Elcaduino' Tester
- 7.5 `Picofaraduino': Measuring Smaller Capacitances
- 7.6 `Transistino': Transistor Tester
- 7.7 A Simple NTC Thermometer
- 7.8 Hot or Cold? Temperature Measurement Using the AD22100
- 7.9 Remote Thermometer
- 7.10 `Thermoduino': Precision Thermometer with 7-Segment Display
- 7.11 When Are We Most Comfortable? – The Hygrometer
- 7.12 `Battduino': Capacity Measurement for Rechargeable Batteries
- 7.13 Optical Sensors: Important for More than Just Photography
- 7.14 Reflex Light for Geocaching
- 7.15 For Professional Photographers: A Digital Light Meter
- 7.16 Home `Radar Station'': Distance Measurement Using Ultrasound
8 Timers, Clocks and Interrupts
- 8.1 Morning and Night Fun: Grand Prix Toothbrush Timer
- 8.2 Practical and Accurate: Digital Clock with LED Display
- 8.3 Who's Faster? A Reaction Timer
- 8.4 `Timerino': Universal Timer with a 7-Segment Display
- 8.5 Plug-in Timer to Make Life Easier
- 8.6 Atomic Precision: The DCF77 Radio Clock
- 8.7 Output of Time and Date to the Serial Interface
- 8.8 Stand-Alone DCF77 Clock with LCD Display
9 Interfaces
- 9.1 Universal and Simple: The I²C Interface
- 9.2 When We Run Out of Pins: Port Expansion
- 9.4 Hexadecimal Debugger Display Using a 2-Digit, 7-Segment Display
- 9.5 LCD Control via I²C Using the PCF8574
- 9.6 This Time, Fully Digital: The LM75 Thermometer
- 9.7 Power-Saving: Real-Time Clock with Date Display
- 9.8 After Including The IRremote Wireless, Practical, Quick: The IR Interface
- 9.9 `Lampino': An IR-Controlled RGB Lamp
- 9.10 Timely Luxury: An IR-Controlled Digital Clock
- 9.11 Optimal for Microcontrollers: The PS/2 Interface
- 9.12 Keyboard and Mouse as Universal Input Devices
- 9.13 A Complete Microcomputer with LCD Monitor and Keyboard
10 Sounds and Synthesizer
- 10.1 Simple Tones
- 10.2 Transducers and Amplifiers
- 10.3 Fast PWM Makes It Happen: Not Just tones, But Sound Waves
- 10.4 Theremin: The Contactless Musical Instrument
- 10.5 Audio Processing
- 10.5.1 VCO: A Tunable Sine Wave Source
- 10.5.2 Digital Signal Processing
- 10.6 Sound Cloud: A Digital Synthesizer
11 Digital Control Techniques
- 11.1 Control Types
- 11.1.1 P Controller
- 11.1.2 I Controller
- 11.1.3 PI Controller
- 11.1.4 PD Controller
- 11.1.5 PID Controller
- 11.2 Optimum Workstation Lighting: Digital Illumination Control
- 11.3 A Classic of Control Theory: The Gravity Compensator
12 Physical Computing
- 12.1 Servos Control the World
- 12.2 `Photino': 2D Camera Swivel
- 12.3 `Cranino': Mouse-Controlled Crane
13 Processing
- 13.1 Arduino and Processing: A Formidable Team
- 13.2 Interaction with Processing: Data Logging, Trend Graphs, etc.
14 The `Living Room Box': Our Modular Concluding Project
- 14.1 Always Useful: A Clock
- 14.2 Control from Afar: The IR Interface
- 14.3 230 V Control for Hi-Fi systems, Televisions, Lamps, etc.
- 14.4 Timers and Sensors as the Basis for Home Automation
- 14.5 Indoor and Outdoor Thermometers
- 14.6 No More Dry Air: A Hygrometer
- 14.7 The Hardware

Appendices

Bibliography
Listings
List of Figures
List of Tables
Index

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Arduino Circuits & Projects Guide

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Structure and Function of the Hardware

3 Development Environment and Programming Basics

4 Electronic Components and Low-Cost ‘Freeduinos’

5 Hello World

6 Displays and Display Techniques

7 Measurement and Sensors

8 Timers, Clocks and Interrupts

9 Interfaces

10 Sounds and Synthesizer

11 Digital Control Techniques

12 Physical Computing

13 Processing

14 The `Living Room Box': Our Modular Concluding Project

Appendices

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