Appendix E. Useful links

This appendix lists a variety of useful Arduino-related links.

Additional Arduino articles

• A Tour of Arduino (http://manning.com/free/green_mevans.html)—An overview and general information about the Arduino, where it comes from, and the development IDE.
• Adafruit Motor Shield (http://manning.com/free/excerpt_mevans.html)—Using various motors with the handy Motor Shield by AdaFruit.
• Introducing the LilyPad (http://manning.com/free/excerpt_mevans_b.html)—Introducing the Arduino LilyPad, an Arduino designed for use with wearables and textiles.
• Wi-Fi Communication and Arduino (http://www.manning.com/free/excerpt_mevans_c.html)—Using the WiFly module for Wi-Fi on your Arduino.

Other useful links and materials

• Arduino home page (www.arduino.cc)—Arduino’s main home on the web.
• Arduino foundations (http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/Foundations)—Core hardware and software concepts explained by Arduino.
• Arduino examples (http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage)—Additional examples from blinking an LED to other libraries.
• Arduino language reference (http://arduino.cc/en/Reference/HomePage)—The bible for writing Arduino code.
• SparkFun (www.sparkfun.com/)—A popular USA supplier for Arduinos, shields, electronic components, and all things DIY. Lots of information can also be gleaned from the SparkFun message board forum and the product comments.
• Adafruit (www.adafruit.com/)—Another popular USA supplier for Arduinos and DIY electronics. Like SparkFun, Adafruit also has great tutorials and online forums. Highly recommended!
• SK Pang Electronics (www.skpang.co.uk)—UK supplier for Arduinos and DIY electronics.
• Cool Components (www.coolcomponents.co.uk)—UK supplier for Arduinos and DIY electronics. Subscribe to their newsletter for updates.
• Bitsbox (www.bitsbox.co.uk)—UK supplier of a range of electronic components.
• Proto-PIC (www.proto-pic.co.uk)—UK supplier for Arduinos and DIY electronics.
• oomlout (www.oomlout.co.uk)—UK supplier of Arduinos, electronic components, and kits.