<h4>This complete, up-to-date hobbyist guide reveals how to create amazing LED effects using popular, inexpensive microcontroller boards.</h4><p><i>LED Wizardry with Propeller QuickStart and Arduino</i> explains, step by step, how to design colorful LED displays with impressive effects. The basic projects include a "breathing" LED, RGB LEDs, an animated alphanumeric 7-segment display driver, a color maze game and a cool POV message wand. An optional kit from Parallax makes getting started easy! The book's more cutting-edge projects show off the full potential of LEDs and feature a flying UFO, an exercise monitor, illuminated clothing, a light saber, and a mechanical television set.<ul><li>Projects are based on the Propeller Quickstart and Arduino FLORA/Lilypad boards, making it easy and inexpensive to get started<li>Teaches the new Propeller C programming code developed by Parallax <li>Includes projects for the Propeller QuickStart prototyping board from Parallax<li>The concepts and techniques presented provide a basis for you to make your own unique creations</ul></p>