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Beginning C for Arduino

Learn C Programming for the Arduino

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  • © 2012

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Authors:
  1. Jack Purdum
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  • Learn how to program in C, and how to apply that knowledge to the Arduino microcontroller.

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Introduction

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 1-20

  3. Arduino C

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 21-36

  4. Arduino C Data Types

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 37-54

  5. Decision Making in C

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 55-76

  6. Program Loops in C

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 77-90

  7. Functions in C

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 91-111

  8. Storage Classes and Scope

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 113-129

  9. Introduction to Pointers

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 131-150

  10. Using Pointers Effectively

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 151-170

  11. Structures, Unions, and Data Storage

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 171-196

  12. The C Preprocessor and Bitwise Operations

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 197-209

  13. Arduino Libraries

    • Jack Purdum
    Pages 211-230

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 231-262
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About this book

Beginning C for Arduino is written for those who have no prior experience with microcontrollers or programming but would like to experiment and learn both. This book introduces you to the C programming language, reinforcing each programming structure with a simple demonstration of how you can use C to control the Arduino family of microcontrollers. Author Jack Purdum uses an engaging style to teach good programming techniques using examples that have been honed during his 25 years of university teaching.   

Beginning C for Arduino will teach you:  

  • The C programming language
  • How to use C to control a microcontroller and related hardware
  • How to extend C by creating your own library routines

During the course of the book, you will learn the basics of programming, such as working with data types, making decisions, and writing control loops. You'll then progress onto some of the trickier aspects of C programming, such as using pointers effectively, working with the C preprocessor, and tackling file I/O. Each chapter ends with a series of exercises and review questions to test your knowledge and reinforce what you have learned.

About the author

Jack Purdum, Ph.D. is an educator with 25 years of teaching experience. He has been an amateur radio ("ham") operator for more than 50 years, holds a US patent for imaging software, has authored 16 programming texts, has numerous journal and magazine articles, and is a winner of numerous teaching awards.

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