This complete, up-to-date hobbyist guide reveals how to create amazing LED effects using popular, inexpensive microcontroller boards.
LED Wizardry with Propeller QuickStart and Arduino 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.
- Projects are based on the Propeller Quickstart and Arduino FLORA/Lilypad boards, making it easy and inexpensive to get started
- Teaches the new Propeller C programming code developed by Parallax
- Includes projects for the Propeller QuickStart prototyping board from Parallax
- The concepts and techniques presented provide a basis for you to make your own unique creations
