Microcontrollers are embedded into larger systems to provide benefits such as better performance, more features, better efficiency, lower costs and better dependability. This textbook introduces students to creating microcontroller-based embedded systems featuring an ARM Cortex-M CPU core.

An appendix covers how to measure the power and energy use on the FRDM-KL25Z board, including disconnecting the debug MCU to reduce power. Energy measurement using an ultracapacitor is also presented.

For use in ECE, EE, and CS departments.

Explore Raspberry Pi's architecture through innovative and fun projects About This Book * Explore Raspberry Pi 2's hardware through the Assembly, C/C++, and Python programming languages * Experiment with connecting electronics up to your Raspberry Pi 2 and interacting with them through software * Learn about the Raspberry Pi 2 architecture and Raspbian operating system through innovative projects Who This Book Is For Raspberry Pi Computer Architecture Essentials is for those who are new and those who are familiar with the Raspberry Pi. Each topic builds upon earlier ones to provide you with a guide to Raspberry Pi's architecture. From the novice to the expert, there is something for everyone. A basic knowledge of programming and Linux would be helpful but is not required. What You Will Learn * Set up your Raspberry Pi 2 and learn about its hardware * Write basic programs in Assembly Language to learn about the ARM architecture * Use C and C++ to interact with electronic components * Find out about the Python language and how to use it to build web applications * Interact with third-party microcontrollers * Experiment with graphics and audio programming * Expand Raspberry Pi 2's storage mechanism by using external devices * Discover Raspberry Pi 2's GPIO pins and how to interact with them In Detail With the release of the Raspberry Pi 2, a new series of the popular compact computer is available for you to build cheap, exciting projects and learn about programming. In this book, we explore Raspberry Pi 2's hardware through a number of projects in a variety of programming languages. We will start by exploring the various hardware components in detail, which will provide a base for the programming projects and guide you through setting up the tools for Assembler, C/C++, and Python. We will then learn how to write multi-threaded applications and Raspberry Pi 2's multi-core processor. Moving on, you'll get hands on by expanding the storage options of the Raspberry Pi beyond the SD card and interacting with the graphics hardware. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the basics of sound programming while expanding upon your knowledge of Python to build a web server. Finally, you will learn to interact with the third-party microcontrollers. From writing your first Assembly Language application to programming graphics, this title guides you through the essentials. Style and approach This book takes a step-by-step approach to exploring Raspberry Pi's architecture through projects that build upon each other. Each project provides you with new information on how to interact with an aspect of the Raspberry Pi and Raspbian operating system, providing a well-rounded guide.

Connect your Raspberry Pi to the world with this essential collection of recipes for basic administration and common network services About This Book * Install, administer, and maintain your Raspberry Pi * Explore a new world of computing with this low cost, credit-card sized computer * Connect your Raspberry Pi to other devices on local networks and utilise IoT services Who This Book Is For This book is intended for students, scientists, and hobbyists who wish to connect their Raspberry Pi to other devices on a local area network or to the Internet of Things. Whether you are new to the Raspberry Pi, or already have a lot of experience with it, the recipes in this book will be a valuable reference to you and inspire your next project. You will want to have this book handy as a guide whenever you are working on networking projects for the Raspberry Pi. What You Will Learn * Install, update, and upgrade your Raspberry PI * Configure a firewall to protect your Raspberry Pi and other devices on your local area network * Set up file sharing, remote access, a web server, and your own wiki * Create a wireless access point and use it as an Internet gateway * Stream video, audio, and local device data to IoT services as well as your own websites * Control devices connected to the Raspberry Pi from your phone via the web * Create a giant video wall using multiple monitors and Raspberry Pis In Detail With increasing interest in Maker Projects and the Internet of Things (IoT), students, scientists, and hobbyists are using the Raspberry Pi as a reliable, inexpensive platform to connect local devices to Internet services. This book begins with recipes that are essential to installing the Raspberry Pi and configuring it for network access. Then it continues with recipes on installing common networking services such as firewalls and file sharing. The final chapters include recipes for network monitoring, streaming data from the Raspberry Pi to IoT services, and using clusters of Raspberry Pis to store and analyze large volumes of data. Style and approach This book contains a collection of practical, engaging recipes that will guide you through enhancing your Raspberry Pi's existing network.

Build your own sophisticated modular home security system using the popular Raspberry Pi board About This Book * This book guides you through building a complete home security system with Raspberry Pi and helps you remotely access it from a mobile device over the Internet * It covers the fundamentals of interfacing sensors and cameras with the Raspberry Pi so that you can connect it to the outside world * It follows a modular approach so that you can choose the modules and features you want for your customized home security system Who This Book Is For This book is for anyone who is interested in building a modular home security system from scratch using a Raspberry Pi board, basic electronics, sensors, and simple scripts. This book is ideal for enthusiastic novice programmers, electronics hobbyists, and engineering professionals. It would be great if you have some basic soldering skills in order to build some of the interface modules. What You Will Learn * Understand the concepts behind alarm systems and intrusion detection devices * Connect sensors and devices to the on-board digital GPIO ports safely * Monitor and control connected devices easily using Bash shell scripting * Build an I/O port expander using the I2C bus and connect sensors and anti-tamper circuits * Capture and store images using motion detectors and cameras * Access and manage your system remotely from your mobile phone * Receive intrusion alerts and images through your e-mail * Build a sophisticated multi-zone alarm system In Detail The Raspberry Pi is a powerful low-cost credit-card-sized computer, which lends itself perfectly as the controller for a sophisticated home security system. Using the on-board interfaces available, the Raspberry Pi can be expanded to allow the connection of a virtually infinite number of security sensors and devices. The Raspberry Pi has the processing power and interfaces available to build a sophisticated home security system but at a fraction of the cost of commercially available systems. Building a Home Security System with Raspberry Pi starts off by showing you the Raspberry Pi and how to set up the Linux-based operating system. It then guides you through connecting switch sensors and LEDs to the native GPIO connector safely, and how to access them using simple Bash scripts. As you dive further in, you'll learn how to build an input/output expansion board using the I2C interface and power supply, allowing the connection of the large number of sensors needed for a typical home security setup. In the later chapters of the book, we'll look at more sophisticated topics such as adding cameras, remotely accessing the system using your mobile phone, receiving intrusion alerts and images by e-mail, and more. By the end of the book, you will be well-versed with the use of Raspberry Pi to power a home-based security system that sends message alerts whenever it is triggered and will be able to build a truly sophisticated and modular home security system. You will also gain a good understanding of Raspberry Pi's ecosystem and be able to write the functions required for a security system. Style and approach This easy-to-follow guide comprises a series of projects, where every chapter introduces a new concept and at the end of the book, all these concepts are brought together to create an entire home security system. This book features clear diagrams and code every step of the way.

Design, build, and test LED-based projects using the Raspberry Pi About This Book Implement real LED-based projects for Raspberry Pi Learn to interface various LED modules such as LEDs, 7-segment, 4-digits 7 segment, and dot matrix to Raspberry Pi Get hands-on experience by exploring real-time LEDs with this project-based book Who This Book Is For This book is for those who want to learn how to build Raspberry Pi projects utilising LEDs, 7 segment, 4-digits 7 segment, and dot matrix modules. You also will learn to implement those modules in real applications, including interfacing with wireless modules and the Android mobile app. However, you don't need to have any previous experience with the Raspberry Pi or Android platforms. What You Will Learn Control LEDs, 7 segments, and 4-digits 7 segment from a Raspberry Pi Expand Raspberry Pi's GPIO Build a countdown timer Build a digital clock display Display numbers and characters on dot matrix displays Build a traffic light controller Build a remote home light control with a Bluetooth low energy module and Android Build mobile Internet-controlled lamps with a wireless module and Android In Detail Blinking LED is a popular application when getting started in embedded development. By customizing and utilising LED-based modules into the Raspberry Pi board, exciting projects can be obtained. A countdown timer, a digital clock, a traffic light controller, and a remote light controller are a list of LED-based inspired project samples for Raspberry Pi. An LED is a simple actuator device that displays lighting and can be controlled easily from a Raspberry Pi. This book will provide you with the ability to control LEDs from Raspberry Pi, starting from describing an idea through designing and implementing several projects based on LEDs, such as, 7-segments, 4-digits 7 segment, and dot matrix displays. Beginning with step-by-step instructions on installation and configuration, this book can either be read from cover to cover or treated as an essential reference companion to your Raspberry Pi. Samples for the project application are provided such as a countdown timer, a digital clock, a traffic light controller, a remote light controller, and an LED-based Internet of Things, so you get more practice in the art of Raspberry Pi development. Raspberry Pi LED Blueprints is an essential reference guide full of practical solutions to help you build LED-based applications. Style and approach This book follows a step-by-step approach to LED-based development for Raspberry Pi, explained in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. Each topic is explained sequentially in the process of building an application, and detailed explanations of the basic and advanced features are included.

Start building amazing projects with the Raspberry Pi right out of the box About This Book * Explore the vast range of opportunities provided by Raspberry Pi and other hardware components such as a webcam, the Pi camera, and sensors * Get hands-on experience with coding, networking, and hardware with the Raspberry Pi platform * Learn through ample screenshots that offer a play-by-play account of how to implement Raspberry-Pi-based real-life projects Who This Book Is For What's the best way to learn how to use your Raspberry Pi? By example! If you want something exciting to do whilst getting to grips with what your Pi can offer, this is the book for you. With both simple and complex projects, you'll create a wide variety of cool toys and functions with your Raspberry Pi - all with minimal coding experience necessary. What You Will Learn * Set up your Raspberry Pi and get it ready for some interesting real-life projects * Work with images, videos, webcams, and the Pi camera and create amazing time-lapse videos * Explore the amazing world of Minecraft Pi * Get to know how to use PiGlow for GPIO programming * Interface your Pi with Grove Sensors and implement IoT applications * Build your own cluster with Raspberry Pi * Understand the networking and network programming fundamentals In Detail Want to put your Raspberry Pi through its paces right out of the box? This tutorial guide is designed to get you learning all the tricks of the Raspberry Pi through building complete, hands-on hardware projects. Speed through the basics and then dive right in to development! Discover that you can do almost anything with your Raspberry Pi with a taste of almost everything. Get started with Pi Gaming as you learn how to set up Minecraft, and then program your own game with the help of Pygame. Turn the Pi into your own home security system with complete guidance on setting up a webcam spy camera and OpenCV computer vision for image recognition capabilities. Get to grips with GPIO programming to make a Pi-based glowing LED system, build a complete functioning motion tracker, and more. Finally, get ready to tackle projects that push your Pi to its limits. Construct a complete Internet of Things home automation system with the Raspberry Pi to control your house via Twitter; turn your Pi into a super-computer through linking multiple boards into a cluster and then add in advanced network capabilities for super speedy processing! Style and approach This step-by-step guide to building Raspberry-Pi-based projects is explained in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. Each topic is explained sequentially in the process of creating real-life projects, and detailed explanations of the basic and advanced features of various Python libraries are also included.

Over 60 recipes and solutions for inventors, makers, and budding engineers to create projects using the BeagleBone Black About This Book * Learn how to develop applications with the BeagleBone Black and open source Linux software * Sharpen your expertise in making sophisticated electronic devices * Explore the BeagleBone Black with this easy-to-succeed recipe format Who This Book Is For If you are a hardware, Linux, and/or microcomputing novice, or someone who wants more power and possibilities with product prototypes, electronic art projects, or embedded computing experiments, then this book is for you. It is for Internet of Things enthusiasts who want to use more sophisticated hardware than the Raspberry Pi or the Arduino can provide. Whether you are an engineering student, a DIYer, an inventor, or a budding electronics enthusiast, this book delivers accessible, easy-to-succeed instructions for using an advanced microcomputing platform. What You Will Learn * Set up and run the BeagleBone Black for the first time * Learn the basics of microcomputing and Linux using the command line and easy kernel mods * Make introductory projects with Python, JavaScript, BoneScript, and Node.js * Explore physical computing and simple circuits using buttons, LEDs, sensors, and motors * Discover the unique features of the BeagleBone Black and its real-time computing functions * Build intermediate level audio and video applications * Assemble and add ingredients for creating Internet of Things prototypes In Detail There are many single-board controllers and computers such as Arduino, Udoo, or Raspberry Pi, which can be used to create electronic prototypes on circuit boards. However, when it comes to creating more advanced projects, BeagleBone Black provides a sophisticated alternative. Mastering the BeagleBone Black enables you to combine it with sensors and LEDs, add buttons, and marry it to a variety of add-on boards. You can transform this tiny device into the brain for an embedded application or an endless variety of electronic inventions and prototypes. With dozens of how-tos, this book kicks off with the basic steps for setting up and running the BeagleBone Black for the first time, from connecting the necessary hardware and using the command line with Linux commands to installing new software and controlling your system remotely. Following these recipes, more advanced examples take you through scripting, debugging, and working with software source files, eventually working with the Linux kernel. Subsequently, you will learn how to exploit the board's real-time functions. We will then discover exciting methods for using sound and video with the system before marching forward into an exploration of recipes for building Internet of Things projects. Finally, the book finishes with a dramatic arc upward into outer space, when you explore ways to build projects for tracking and monitoring satellites. Style and approach This comprehensive recipe book deconstructs a complex, often confusing piece of technology, and transforms it to become accessible and fun with snappy, unintimidating prose, and extensive easy-to-succeed instructions.

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Can we survive without the PC?

We can all tell the PC is dying. Sales have been in decline. But are we ready for an era in which technology is changing so fast the stalwart of the tech revolution has its days numbered?

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This book is for enthusiasts who want to use the Raspberry Pi to build complex robotics projects. With the aid of the step-by-step instructions in this book, you can construct complex robotics projects that can move, talk, listen, see, swim, or fly. No previous Raspberry Pi robotics experience is assumed, but even experts will find unexpected and interesting information in this invaluable guide.

Master Your New Kindle Paperwhite Device With This Easy To Follow Instructions Manual

Learn How To Explore Amazon's Kindle Marketplace, Find The Books You Want, And Uncover Advanced User Tips This new Kindle Paperwhite Manual will help owners of this new E-Reader get the most out of their device. The user guide covers all of the basic instructions, including how to navigate the Kindle Paperwhite, as well as how to access free books and advanced tips such as security features. While you may think it's just a device to read books on, Amazon's Kindle Marketplace is so vast that there is an endless amount of content to get your hands on.

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About The New Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader: Overview The Kindle Paperwhite is an upgraded and much improved version of the very popular Amazon Kindle E-Ink device. The Kindle Paperwhite has 2GB of storage, and also integrates seamlessly with Amazon's Cloud Services, which lets you remotely access any media you purchase. Your Kindle Paperwhite comes in two editions; Wi-Fi enabled or both Wi-Fi and 3G enabled. With 3G you can access the web from almost anywhere, meaning you can download books or access your Cloud media on the go. The Kindle Paperwhite has a 6 inch screen with 221 pixels per inch and a resolution of 758x1024 (with a built-in adjustable light).

Presented in a recipe-based format, you are led step-by-step through each aspect of CodeIgniter, allowing you to dip in and out as you choose. CodeIgniter 2 Cookbook is for intermediate to advanced PHP developers who want to begin using the powerful CodeIgniter framework to create web applications. Familiarity with CodeIgniter isn't essential, but it will be useful if you have been introduced to the framework before.

This book is Volume 2 of the series, FYSOS: Operating System Design, and will describe the process needed to connect a file system to your kernel. It explains the steps to create a file system independent link between a file system residing on the media to your kernel code. Once you have done this, a simple call to fopen("C: \filename.txt," OPEN) is all you need to open a file. It then goes into detail, giving examples of what a file system should be, how to create your own, and what to include in that file system. It also explains the process of a simple journaling file system. Part 2 of this book details four file systems, two commonly used and well known, and two hobby file systems. The companion CD-ROM contains source code to utilities to check your work, display the contents of a file system, dump a file system, and repair a file system. This book, and its continued series of books, does not expect you to build the next great wonder of the computer world. It simply will help you with your interest in controlling the computer's hardware, from the point the BIOS releases execution to your boot code to the point of a fully working Graphical User Interface. It is not required that you know much about operating system design to use this book and no specific hardware or software is required.

Master Your New Kindle Paperwhite Device With These Easy To Follow Instructions

Learn How To Explore Amazon's Kindle Marketplace, Find The Books You Want, And Uncover Advanced User Tips

This new Kindle Paperwhite Manual will help owners of this new E-Reader get the most out of their device. The user guide covers all of the basic instructions, including how to navigate the Kindle Paperwhite, as well as how to access free books and advanced tips such as security features. While you may think it's just a device to read books on, Amazon's Kindle Marketplace is so vast that there is an endless amount of content to get your hands on.

This Kindle Paperwhite Manual Includes: How to Get Started with your device and and access Basic features Leverging Amazon Cloud Services Advanced features, such as the X-Ray Option and Social Media Integration Breaking down the Kindle Store and how to access tons of free books This guide will help you make due on your New Year's Resolution to read more

About The New Kindle Paperwhite E-Reader: Overview

The Kindle Paperwhite is an upgraded and much improved version of the very popular Amazon Kindle E-Ink device The Kindle Paperwhite has 2GB of storage, and also integrates seamlessly with Amazon's Cloud Services, which lets you remotely access any media you purchase. Your Kindle Paperwhite comes in two editions; Wi-Fi enabled or both Wi-Fi and 3G enabled. With 3G you can access the web from almost anywhere, meaning you can download books or access your Cloud media on the go. The Kindle Paperwhite has a 6 inch screen with 221 pixels per inch and a resolution of 758x1024 (with a built-in adjustable light).

Proud new owner of the Kindle Fire HDX? Most HDX Owners Only Utilize Around 50% of Their Device's Capabilities... Your Kindle HDX Offers the Most Extensive Range of Features; More Than Any of the Previous Kindles So, are you ready to learn about these features? While the HDX may offer features you won't necessarily need, the majority of HDX owners are unaware of at least a few new applications, features, and utilities that could save them tons of time and increase the productivity/entertainment value of their device. Do You Need a User Guide? This HDX User Guide may not be required for advanced tablet users, but most users can extract incredible value out of this beginner's guide: Getting your device up, running, and connected to your Cloud storage Properly adjusting settings to secure device and content Creating user profiles so friends and family members of all ages can share the device Navigational shortcuts, tips, and lesser known maneuvers like screenshots and moving content to your home screen Simplifying your device's usability and making it incredibly easy to enjoy the extensive entertainment options Plus, we will explore all of the new features in detail: Ready to make the most of YOUR HDX?

This book is a collection of Yii recipes with chapters generally independent of each other. It is full of practically useful solutions and concepts explained with code and relevant screenshots and diagrams. This book is for developers with good PHP5 knowledge who have tried to develop applications using Yii. An object-oriented approach and MVC knowledge will be a great advantage as Yii uses these extensively.

This is the Second Volume in the "Cloud Computing with Google Chrome" series. Volume 1 of this series explained how to setup and use a new Google Chromebook Computer and many of the Google Services that are available free from Google. If you are new to the Chrome OS and need helpful information on how to setup a new Google Account and other Google Services such as Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive, then Volume 1 of this series is the book you should start with. This book, Volume 2, contains all new material not included in the first volume. It includes new material that expands upon some of the topics introduced in the first volume, but the major portion of Volume 2 introduces entirely new topics such as Google+ and Photo Editing using the free photo editing capabilities built into the Chrome environment. Here is a list of the top-level topics covered in Volume 2: Using External Devices with Your Chromebook Computer Using an External Hard Drive Connecting to Ethernet Using a Mouse and Keyboard with Your Chromebook Using an External Monitor with Your Chromebook Using Goggle Authenticator Hosting a Website Using Google Drive Sharing Files Using Google Drive Setting Up a Google Cloud Print Enabled Printer Setting Up and Using Google+ Editing and Sharing Photos from Your Mobile Device Editing Photos Using the Powerful Editing Features Included in Google+ Whether you have just bought your first Chromebook or whether you have been using the Chrome web browser for some time, you will learn something, perhaps a lot, from this book.