<P style="MARGIN: 0px">Hundreds of thousands of people are discovering Arduino, today's easy, low-cost open source hardware platform. Arduino users range from hobbyists to artists, students to electronic designers who want to prototype their hottest new products. To make the most of Arduino, though, they need to master C, Arduino's primary software language -- and C can be challenging.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>Sams Teach Yourself Arduino Programming in 24 Hours</I> </B> is the solution. This hands-on tutorial guides you through every step of learning C programming on Arduino, giving you a springboard for creating virtually any project. Perfect for anyone getting started with "DIY" hardware, it combines just the right depth of C instruction with plenty of expert guidance and easy-to-understand project examples. You'll learn how to:</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Set up an efficient Arduino programming environment</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Write code with the Arduino IDE, and quickly create working programs</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Master C syntax, decision control, strings, data structures, functions, pointers, EEPROM data storage, and hardware libraries</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Work with both digital interfaces and analog devices</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Add interrupts, communicate with devices, and use sensors</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Work with motors, LCDs, and Ethernet networking</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Write and read data files to SD memory cards</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Create prototyping environments, use prototyping shields, and interface electronics to your Arduino</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Throughout, step-by-step instructions walk you through key tasks... Q and As, Quizzes, and Exercises test your knowledge... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. By the time you're finished, you won't just understand core C and Arduino concepts: you'll be ready to create inspired Arduino projects of your own.</P>