Practical AVR Microcontrollers (1 ed)

Practical AVR Microcontrollers: Games, Gadgets, and Home Automation with the Microcontroller Used in the Arduino (Technology in Action) 1st ed. Edition

In Practical AVR Microcontrollers, you’ll learn how to use the AVR microcontroller to make your own nifty projects and gadgets. You’ll start off with the basics in part one: setting up your development environment and learning how the “naked” AVR differs from the Arduino. Then you’ll gain experience by building a few simple gizmos and learning how everything can be interconnected.

In part two, we really get into the goodies: projects! Each project will show you exactly what software and hardware you need and will provide enough detail that you can adapt it to your own needs and parts availability. Some of the projects you’ll make:

• An illuminated secret panel
• A hallway lighting system with a waterfall effect
• A crazy light show
• Visual effects gizmos like a Moire wheel and shadow puppets

In addition, you'll design and implement some home automation projects, including working with wired and wireless setups. Along the way, you'll design a usable home automation protocol and look at a variety of hardware setups.

The book Practical AVR Microcontrollers is for electronics beginners and those who want to experiment with AVRs other than Arduino.