Description
Book SynopsisWith the rapid development of the Internet of Things, a gap has emerged in skills versus knowledge in an industry typically segmented into hardware versus software. Practitioners are now expected to possess capabilities across the spectrum of hardware and software skills to create these smart devices.
This book explores these skill sets in an instructive way, beginning at the foundations of what makes smart technology smart, addressing the basics of hardware and hardware design, software, user experiences, and culminating in the considerations and means of building a fully formed smart device, capable of being used in a commercial capacity, versus a DIY project.
Practical Smart Device Design and Construction includes a set of starter projects designed to encourage the novice to build and learn from doing. Each project also includes a summary guiding you where to go next, and how to tie the practical, hands-on experien
Table of Contents
Practical Smart Device Design and Construction
Part 1: Smart
Chapter 1: A Brief History of Smart Things
Chapter 2: The DYI Smart Era
Chapter 3: Beyond the Hype
Part 2: Smart Hardware
Chapter 4: EE for the total n00b
Chapter 5: Advanced Circuit Components
Chapter 6: Circuit Building Lab
Part 3: Smart Software
Chapter 7: Touch, Taste, See, Hear, Smell
Chapter 8: The Small Computer
Chapter 9: Smart Device Building Lab
Part 4: Performance
Chapter 10: Your First Circuit Board
Chapter 11: Your first good PCB
