Get a thorough introduction to Arduino the open-source electronics prototyping platform that's taking the design & hobbyist world by storm. Updated to cover the latest Arduino hardware & software the second edition of Getting Started with Arduino gives you lots of ideas for projects & helps you get going on them right away. From getting organized to putting the final touches on your project all the information you need is right in this short book. Inside you'll learn about: * Interaction design & physical computing * The Arduino hardware & software development environment * Basics of electricity & electronics * Prototyping on a solderless breadboard * Working with sensors (such as LEDs) & actuators (such as switches & knobs) 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 an Arduino USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable to connect it to your computer an LED some wire & resistors. Join hundreds of thousands of hobbyists who have discovered this incredible (and educational) platform. Getting Started with Arduino gets you in on the fun!