Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry 2nd Edition

I preordered this book several months ago, which was supposed to come out in September, but the wait was worth it. I was looking for a book to learn Arduino, and this book was recommended to me by an engineer. Although I am far from finishing the book (at the time that I wrote this review) I will talk about it in the little time that I've had it.This book is easy to follow. It assumes that you have some or very little knowledge about electronics/programming, an example of that is when it explains how to pick an LED resistor, which is of course pretty basic stuff. Nonetheless, this doesn't get boring at all for those who already have some experience as each chapter gets more challenging and encourages you to apply what you have learned on each exercise. And at the end of chapter 4, you will know how to make a light driven robot! (As a matter of fact, it's pictured on the cover of the book) As we progress throughout the book, the author introduces technical terms, baud rate or duty cycle for instance, however, he explains them in a very easy way in terms of practicality.At the beginning of each chapter, there is a list of the parts that you need to complete each exercise as well as a short overview of what to expect further ahead. Likewise, the author advises you to check his website to find extra resources and updates to the book. The latter is important since he explicitly states that there could be errors in the book that were missed. However, with time I guess they will be fixed in new printings. I personally haven't had any problems with the code so far. I have to mention that the color diagrams are definitely a huge help since they are easy to follow and make the learning process more enjoyable.Overall this is a great book that I wish I had when I was younger. I definitely will be buying more books from this author.Contents in the book:- PART I: Arduino Engineering Basics1 - Getting Started and Understanding the Arduino Landscape.2 - Digital Inputs, Outputs, and Pulse-Width Modulation.3 - Interfacing with Analog Sensors- PART II: Interfacing with Your Environment4 - Using Transistors and Driving DC Motors5 - Driving Stepper and Servo Motors6 - Making Sounds and Music7 - USB Serial Communication8 - Emulating USB Devices9 - Shift Registers- PART III: Communication Interfaces10 - The I2C Bus11 - The SPI Bus and Third-Party Libraries12 - Interfacing with Liquid Crystal Displays.- PART IV: Digging Deeper and Combining Functions13 - Interrupts and Other Special Functions14 - Data Logging with SD Cards.- PART V: Going Wireless15 - Wireless RF Communications16 - Bluetooth Connectivity17 - Wi-Fi and the CloudAppendix A: Deciphering Datasheets and Schematics.

This book is for those who want hands on learning experience in embedded systems. Working through the programs and building the circuits in each chapter provides quite a fun (and sometimes aggravating) learning experience. Jeremy Blum's 2nd edition Book is a very well thought out experience through the arduino ecosystem and practical interface to the external world. It is an embedded systems class for the maker, and for engineering students as well.Each chapter leads the reader through successive hands on steps (labs or experiments) to build to the final project of each chapter.Even better, Jeremy's website provides the software code, parts lists and references for each chapter.I purchased several copies from some of my closest friends and we are working through the chapters together. I rarely write book reviews, but compelled to on this book. The book is great, as many of the other reviewers have stated so much better than i.

Amazon dropped the ball on shipping, in a box loose with other items, looks like a used book as a result. Not enough to return, but very disappointed.The book is great for me, learning the hardware end for the first time. Thorough explanations of why things are done without blowing my mind.Looking forward to spending good time working on projects.

The first edition of this book has been most helpful to me over the years, having referenced and even cited the same in my YouTube channel on using Arduino for environmental monitoring. I needed to order a second copy to replace one that I loaned to a colleague at work. In doing so, I can vouch for the color photos and revisited themes as being well worth the upgrade. Many of the topics covered in the first edition have been thoughtfully revisited and edited. This edition isn't just an added paragraph here or there to justify selling more books, rather it is a thoughtful revisit of the topic with timely updates and edits. Well done Mr. Blum. I don't often write reviews, but was impressed enough with this edition that I felt it was worth it to take time for the same.

A fairly good book that makes Arduino easy to understand.

I use the Arduino platform for prototype projects or projects that I don't want to spend the time to build a new PCB with a microcontroller. I have used the first edition of Exploring Arduino for years when I came across the second edition on Amazon. The second edition has added many new chapters and structured them into an easy to reference format based on applications. This makes Exploring Arduino easy for beginners to get started as well as providing a quick reference for more experienced users. I recommend this book to anyone using the Arduino. You will want to have a copy close at hand.

This book has guided me through my intro to Arduino. I have learned a great deal about H-bridges, voltage regulators, motors and more from this book. There have been many times that this book has been my last read before bed. Great work and extremely helpful.

The book doesn't cover everything you can do with an Arduino, but it is still a great book for covering the basic operations of the Arduino. Even if you are experienced, this is a great reference.In short, it covers, motors(servo, stepper, DC), Wi-Fi, RF, Bluetooth, Datalogging, Shift Registers, some other topics I can't remember, and of course the most difficult subject of all, lighting up LEDs.