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30 Ways to Have Some Computer-Controlled Evil Fun! The steps are easy to follow...text is precise and understandable...uses very clear pictures and schematics to show what needs doing...Most importantly these projects are fun! --Boing BoingThis 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 illustrationsProvides full schematic and construction details for every projectCovers the scientific principles behind the projectsRemoves the frustration factor--all required parts are listed along with sources Build these and other devious devices: Morse code translatorHigh-powered strobe lightSeasonal affective disorder lightLED diceKeypad security codePulse rate monitorUSB temperature loggerOscilloscopeLight harpLCD thermostatComputer-controlled fanHypnotizerServo-controlled laserLie detectorMagnetic door lockInfrared remote Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout and convenient two-column format make following the step-by-step instructions a breeze.In December 2011, Arduino 1.0 was released. This changed a few things that have caused the sketches for Projects 10, 27, and 28 in this book to break. To fix this, you will need to get the latest versions of the Keypad and IRRemote libraries. The Keypad library has been updated for Arduino 1.0 by its original creators and can be downloaded from here: http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Code/KeypadKen Shiriff's IRRemote library has been updated and can be downloaded from here: http://www.arduinoevilgenius.com/new-downloads Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.