Microcontroller Prototypes with Arduino and a 3D Printer

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Syllabus
Chapter 1 The Art of Embedded Computers
	Overview of Embedded Computers and Their Interdisciplinarity
		Computer vs. Embedded Computer Programming and Application Development
			Group 1: Programmable Logic Devices
			Group 2: Reconfigurable Computers
			Group 3: Microcomputers
			Group 4: Single-Board Computers
			Group 5: Mobile Computing Devices
	TPACK Analysis Toward Teaching and Learning Microcomputers
		TPACK Analysis of the Interdisciplinary Microcontroller Technology
		Content Knowledge (The What)
		Technology Knowledge (The Why)
	From Computational Thinking (CT) to Micro-CT (CT)
		CT Requirement and Embedded Computers
		Microcomputers and Abstraction Process
		The CT Concept: An Onion Learning Framework
		“Transparent” Teaching Methods
	The Impact of Microcontroller Technology on the Maker Industry
		Hardware Advancement in C Technology
		Software Advancement in C Technology
		The Impact of Arduino on the C Community
	Where Is Creativity in Embedded Computing Devices Hidden?
		Creativity in Mobile Computing Devices: Travel Light, Innovate Readily!
		Communication with the Outside World: Sensors, Actuators, and Interfaces
	Conclusion
Chapter 2 Embedded Programming with Arduino
	Number Representation and Special-Function Codes
	Arduino and C Common Language Reference
	Working with Data (Variables, Constants, and Arrays)
		Arduino UART Interface to the Outside World (Printing Data)
		Arduino Ex.2–1
		Arduino Ex.2–2
	Program Flow of Control (Arithmetic and Bitwise Operations)
		Arduino UART Interface (Flow of Control and Arithmetic/Bitwise Examples)
		Arduino Ex.2–3
		Arduino Ex.2–4
		Arduino Ex.2–5
		Arduino Ex.2–6
		Arduino Ex.2–7
	Code Decomposition (Functions and Directives)
		Arduino Ex.2–8
	Conclusion
		Problem 2–1 (Data Output from the C Device: Datatypes and Bytes Reserved by the hw)
		Problem 2–2 (Data Output from the C Device: Logical Operators in Control Flow)
		Problem 2–3 (Data Input to the C Device: Arithmetic and Bitwise Operations)
		Problem 2–4 (Code Decomposition)
Chapter 3 Hardware Interface with the Outside World
	Digital Pin Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.1
		Arduino Ex.3.2
		Arduino Ex.3.3
		Arduino Ex.3.4
		Arduino Ex.3.5
	Analog Pin Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.6
		Arduino Ex.3.7
	Interrupt Pin Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.8
	UART Serial Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.9
		Arduino Ex.3.10
		Arduino Ex.3.11
	SPI Serial Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.12
		Arduino Ex.3.13
		Arduino Ex.3.14
		Arduino Ex.3.15
	I2C Serial Interface
		Arduino Ex.3.16
		Arduino Ex.3.17
		Arduino Ex.3.18
		Arduino Ex.3.19
	Conclusion
		Problem 3.1 (Data Input and Output to/from the C Using Push-Button and LED IO Units)
		Problem 3.2 (PWM)
		Problem 3.3 (UART, SPI, I2C)
Chapter 4 Sensors and Data Acquisition
	Environmental Measurements with Arduino Uno
		Arduino Ex.4–1
		DAQ Accompanying Software of the Ex.4–1
		DAQ Accompanying Software with Graphical Monitoring Feature Via gnuplot
		Arduino Ex.4–2
	Orientation, Motion, and Gesture Detection with Teensy 3.2
		Arduino Ex.4–3
		Arduino Ex.4–4
		Arduino Ex.4–5
		Arduino Ex.4–6
		DAQ Accompanying Software for Orientation, Motion, and Gesture Detection with gnuplot
		Real Time Monitoring with Open GL
	Distance Detection and 1D Gesture Recognition with TinyZero
		Arduino Ex.4–7
		Arduino Ex.4–8
		DAQ Accompanying Software for Distance Measurements
	Color Sensing and Wireless Monitoring with Micro:bit
		Arduino Ex.4–9
		Arduino Ex.4–10
		Open GL Example Applying to RGB Sensing
		Arduino Ex.4–11
	Conclusion
		Problem 4–1 (Data Acquisition of Atmospheric Pressure)
		Problem 4–2 (Fusion of Linear Acceleration and Barometric Altitude)
		Problem 4–3 (1D Gesture Recognition)
		Problem 4–4 (Color Sensing)
Chapter 5 Tinkering and Prototyping with 3D Printing Technology
	Tinkering with a Low-cost RC Car
		Arduino Ex.5.1
		Arduino Ex.5.2
	A Prototype Interactive Game for Sensory Play
		Hardware Boards of the Prototype System
		Assembly Process of the 3D Printed Parts of the System’s Enclosure
		Firmware Code Design and User Instructions
		Arduino Ex.5.3
		Arduino Ex.5.4
		Arduino Ex.5.5
		Arduino Ex.5.6
	3D Printing
		Modeling 3D Objects with FreeCAD Software
		Preparing the 3D Prints with Ultimaker Cura Software
		3D Printing with Prima Creator P120
		Presentation of the Rest 3D Models of the Prototype Interactive Game
	Conclusion
		Problem 5.1 (Tinkering with a Low-cost RC Car)
		Problem 5.2 (A Prototype Interactive Game for Sensory Play)
		Problem 5.3 (A Prototype Interactive Game for Sensory Play)
		Problem 5.4 (A Prototype Interactive Game for Sensory Play)
		Problem 5.5 (3D Printing)
References
Index
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