Offers a thorough introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform thats taking the design & hobbyist world by storm Gives you lots of ideas for Arduino projects & helps you get going on them right away Lean about the following areas related to Arduino project design & construction Interaction design & physical computing The Arduino hardware & software development environment Basics of electricity & electronics Prototyping on a solderless breadboard Drawing a schematic diagram With inexpensive hardware & open-source software components that you can download free getting started with Arduino is a snap. To use the introductory examples in this book all you need is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Arduino USB (Universal Serial Bus) A-B cable & an LED.brbr Join the tens of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible & educational platform. Written by the co-founder of the Arduino project with illustrations by Elisa Canducci Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on the fun This 128-page book is a greatly expanded follow-up to the authors original short PDF thats available on the Arduino website. ...

Offers a thorough introduction to the open-source electronics prototyping platform thats taking the design & hobbyist world by storm 2nd edition updated for Arduino 1.0
- gives you lots of ideas for Arduino projects & helps you get going on them right away From getting organized to putting the final touches on your prototype all the information you need is here Lean about the following areas related to Arduino project design & construction Interaction design & physical computing The Arduino hardware & software development environment Basics of electricity & electronics Prototyping on a solderless breadboard Drawing a schematic diagram With inexpensive hardware & open-source software components that you can download free getting started with Arduino is a snap. To use the introductory examples in this book all you need is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Arduino USB (Universal Serial Bus) A-B cable & an LED.brbr Join the tens of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible & educational platform. Written by the co-founder of the Arduino project with illustrations by Elisa Canducci Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on the fun This book is a greatly expanded follow-up to the authors original short PDF thats available on the Arduino website.
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How to rip music from CDs & upload it to your player Cleaning music from analogue sources so that tape hiss clicks hum & crackles are removed Solving common problems with iPods & MP3 players finding mislaid music files on a hard disc etc MP3 players can store thousands of your favourite music tracks that can then be played & enjoyed just about anywhere & at any time. In the past moving to a new type of player usually meant replacing your entire library of music with recordings to suit the new format but now the situation is different with MP3 players & iPods. You can of course download music from the internet & upload it to your player but it is also possible to transfer music from CDs to your PC & then upload it to the player. Once you know how it is even possible to record & upload music from analogue sources such as LPs & compact cassettes. This book provides clear & practical information that makes it easier & more enjoyable to use your iPod or MP3 player & enables you to get the most out of your machine. For a full table of contents please visit the Maplin website. Amongst the many useful topics covered are The differences between the various music formats & how to convert from one format to another Solving compatibility issues & changing the bit rates of files that are too fast for your player Removing unwanted gaps between tracks & avoiding glitches in ripped music Recording music from analogue sources such as cassettes & LPs & uploading it to your iPod or MP3 player This book is essential reading for anyone who owns an iPod or MP3 player or is contemplating buying one & will help you get the maximum enjoyment from your machine. ...

- Essential reading for anyone who has a laptop or is thinking of buying one
- Covers everything from choosing the right laptop

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- The basics of analogue & digital multimeters
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A giant round red LED made up from a group of six LEDs in a matrix with separate anodes & cathodes brought out to 12 PCB pins on a DIL matrix. Pins are placed at 2.54mm 0.1in. intervals intwo rows of 6 pins each spaced 15.24mm 0.6in. apart. LED body is 23mm in diameter with a dome 10mm high. Material is diffused red. Luminous intensity is 10 to 21.8mcd 10m A for each diode. Specifications Forward voltage 2.5 V Forward current 30m A ...

Plush protection for your mobile mini-controller Padded protective bag with perfect fit for Synth Station 25 Red plush-lined Synth Station & accessory compartments to hold RCA & USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables Custom-cut high-density foam protects Synth Station 25 Works with the Synth Station 25 MPKmini & other compact controllers H&-carry handles & a shoulder strap The Mini Bag provides padded protection for small keyboard & pad controllers & is designed specially for taking your Synth Station 25 on the road.brbr This purpose-designed carry case has red soft-lined compartments for your controller & accessories so it securely transports your controller & your iPhone or iPod touch in style. A special section is custom-designed to snugly hold any iPhone or iPod & additional compartments hold small accessories. Custom-cut high-density foam protects your Synth Station 25 or other controller when its in the Mini Bag. The Mini Bag works with the Synth Station 25 or MPKmini & other small controllers. The bag also has a convenient adjustable shoulder strap for hands-free mobility. ...

All speeds 10 100 & 1000 Mbps can be used simultaneously Every port guarantees a constant transfer of up to 1000 Mbps for all users This Gigabit switch offers you the fastest technology available for cabled Home Networks. The switch is fitted with a processor which handles the data throughput in an intelligent manner. This allows the Gigabit switch to guarantee a constant throughput speed of up to 1000 Mbps on every port-connector. Suitable for 101001000 Mbps networks. ...

All speeds 10 100 & 1000 Mbps can be used simultaneously Every port guarantees a constant transfer of up to 1000 Mbps for all users This Gigabit switch offers you the fastest technology available for cabled Home Networks. The switch is fitted with a processor which handles the data throughput in an intelligent manner. This allows the Gigabit switch to guarantee a constant throughput speed of up to 1000 Mbps on every port-connector. Suitable for 101001000 Mbps networks. ...