Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius: Control Arduino with Your Smartphone or Tablet

TEAM ARDUINO UP WITH ANDROID FOR SOME MISCHIEVOUS FUN!

Filled with practical, do-it-yourself gadgets, Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius shows you how to create Arduino devices and control them with Android smartphones and tablets. Easy-to-find equipment and components are used for all the projects in the book.

This wickedly inventive guide covers the Android Open Application Development Kit (ADK) and USB interface and explains how to use them with the basic Arduino platform. Methods of communication between Android and Arduino that don't require the ADK--including sound, Bluetooth, and WiFi/Ethernet are also discussed. An Arduino ADK programming tutorial helps you get started right away.

Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius:
Contains step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations

Provides tips for customizing the projects

Covers the underlying principles behind the projects

Removes the frustration factor--all required parts are listed

Provides all source code on the book's website




Build these and other devious devices:

Bluetooth robot

Android Geiger counter

Android-controlled light show

TV remote

Temperature logger

Ultrasonic range finder

Home automation controller

Remote power and lighting control

Smart thermostat

RFID door lock

Signaling flags

Delay timer