Experimenting With AVR Microcontrollers (Technology in Action)

Alan Trevennor

Language: English

Publisher: Apress

Published: Dec 1, 2014

Description:

AVR is the brain that runs Arduino, but you don't need the whole Arduino board to do fun projects. Experimenting with AVR Microcontrollers, from Practical AVR Microcontrollers, shows you how to create a spiffy set of projects that you can build to learn more about electronics, about AVR, and just to generate new ideas for your own projects.

Alan Trevennor will show you how to create a secret panel project, a gadget to drive your pets crazy, a hallway lighting system, and even a small home automation network.

What you’ll learn

  • How to create an illuminated secret panel
  • How to create visual effects with AVR
  • How to create a waterfall-like lighting system
  • How to set up a small home automation network

Who this book is for

Electronics hobbyists, Arduino fans, and any maker who wants to try some fun ideas with AVR.

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About the Author

After getting hooked on digital electronics via a Science of Cambridge MK14 computer kit, Alan Trevennor joined the UK computer industry in 1980, fixing DEC PDP-11 systems and ultimately becoming a key member of DEC's UK UNIX support team. Alan has worked on digital media technical solutions for customers as diverse as the BBC, Reuters, Allied Domecq Leisure, BT, the British Army, The National Trust, Virgin Radio and, Nokia. During this incredibly varied part of his career Alan created point technical solutions using AVR microcontrollers. Now running his own business, Alan lives in Wiltshire, UK, about 3 miles from Stonehenge with his wife and son.