30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius

Evil Genius

by Simon Monk

30 Ways to Have Some Computer-Controlled Evil Fun!This 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 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 sourcesBuild these and other devious 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 remoteEach 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 Shiriff's IRRemote library has been updated and can be downloaded from Make Great Stuff!
TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.

Genres: Technology, Programming, Computer Science, Technical, Nonfiction, Science, Reference

191 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2010

Reviews

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius made me stay up way too late arguing with it in my head. Simon Monk builds a bold case, then leaves a few holes you can drive a truck through. That's what makes it fun. Good for readers who like to push back, skip if you want a bulletproof argument.

[Gabetsce12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book about arduino. I have written a full article after reading this book. I t enhances my knowledge of arduino.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been getting more-and-more into hacking electronics. This book was a great way to learn some fascinating and fun projects to learn Arduino.
It was fun, light, and playful, but very informative.

Would recommend!

4.4/5

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

The vibe was completely off for the first few chapters of 30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius, like a joke told by someone who forgot the punchline. Then Monk, Simon finds the rhythm and the whole thing clicks into gear. Stick with it if you've got a little patience, and bail early if you don't.

[Jim Razinha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moving on to other things but keeping this nearby should I want to figure out a way to incorporate an Arduino into some of my steampunk creations.

[Jeanne Boyarsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

“30 Arduino Projects for the Evil Genius” balances theory and practice very well. It starts off assuming you don't know much about programming or hardware, but doesn't bore you if you already do. Chapter 1 starts out with a simple exercise that you can just follow the steps for. Chapter 2 circles back and gives a 10 page tour of Arduino and covers some theory. Don't worry – it is interesting theory.

The rest of the book uses projects to teach more hardware/wiring/program concepts. Each project has a schematic and circuit diagram so you can see what the breadboard looks like They even cover using a third party library.

The Appendix includes the part numbers at Farnell and Radio Shack so you can easily order what you need for each specific project.

I did notice one formatting problem: minus minus shows up as one long dash in the code. But if this is the worst problem, the book is in good shape.

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Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for writing this review on behalf of CodeRanch.

[Joel · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a lot of great information in this book and it is very clear in its instructions. However, I didn't feel that there was enough in here that wasn't also readily available elsewhere on the internet to warrant the price of the book. Don't get me wrong, the information is valuable and presented clearly, and, for beginners, it is an excellent how-to manual. But it is the sort of thing that is maybe better suited for novices, as a gift, with their first Arduino board.

[وردٌ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful at first, but it quickly becomes repetitive. If learning new ideas is the purpose, this book is overly redundant.

[Carlo Berboso]

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