Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Raspberry Pi and Arduino is the perfect book for anyone who wants to combine the Raspberry Pi, a fully-fledged System-on-Chip computer with a sturdy processor and a low power draw, with the programmable and connectable Arduino, which can control sensors, servos, cameras etc.

Though frequently touted as rivals, the Raspberry Pi and Arduino's capabilities complement each other very nicely and combining the two is an ideal way of making the most of each devices' functionality. Written by Les Pounder, experienced tech author who teaches teachers how the Raspberry Pi and Arduino can be used in the classroom, Raspberry Pi and Arduino begins by ensuring the two computers can speak to each other. It then utilizes the Arduino's built-in temperature sensor and transmitter to read a room's temperature and transmit it wirelessly to the Pi. The book talks you through building robots from servos that speak directly to the Arduino and which can be controlled from Minecraft, and demonstrates how to detect movement in a room and send an email to notify the reader about the incursion. The book finishes by introducing the Gertboard, which enables the Raspberry Pi to work directly with the Arduino, the two devices working in perfect harmony.

Raspberry Pi and Arduino will be the ideal place to bring together the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino, opening up the world of installations, prototyping and the Internet of Things.