Adafruit Making Things Talk, Second Edition By Tom Igoe

Using sensors, networks, and Arduino, make your devices see, hear, and feel the world. Create seamless communication between microcontrollers, PCs, servers, and smartphones.

Dive into 33 engaging projects that bring your gadgets to life, allowing them to communicate with each other and the environment. Perfect for those with an interest in technology and a willingness to learn.

Consider the science teacher monitoring weather at multiple locations or the sculptor orchestrating mechanical sculptures. Learn how to develop networks of smart devices to share data and respond to commands.

• Call your home thermostat with a smartphone to adjust the temperature.
• Design custom game controllers that network seamlessly.
• Transmit sensor data wirelessly using ZigBee, Bluetooth, Infrared, and radio frequency.
• Navigate Arduino 1.0, Processing, and PHP for an open-source experience.
• Create programs to send data across the Internet, reflecting physical activities around you.

This resource provides everything you need to connect simple home sensors to the Internet or develop wireless interactive devices.