Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi
Build a two-wheeled robot and teach it to see and avoid things
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Arduino Workshop, 2nd Edition
65 Arduino projects to try after the starter kit runs out.
Best for kids who have finished a starter kit and want new projects.
$39.99No Starch Press list price
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 13+
- Price
- $39.99 list price
- Screen needed
- Windows/Mac/Linux computer
- Batteries
- Book; project parts sold separately
- Adult help
- Varies
- Play style
- Solo
- What it is
- Book with 65 projects; Arduino and parts sold separately
- Great for
- Stocking Stuffer, Birthday
John Boxall's project book teaches Arduino through 65 builds that combine wiring and code, covering displays, sensors, motors, wireless communication and more. It's a natural next step for a teen who has finished a starter kit and wants new ideas.
Why we picked it
- 01A large number of projects that get steadily harder
- 02Explains the code line by line, so readers can adapt it
- 03Pairs well with an official Arduino or ELEGOO kit
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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