Engineering and Technology Books - Page 4

Auto Repair For Dummies

By Deanna Sclar / 2008 / 554 pages

This guide has long illustrated the necessity and is now better. The complete reorganization now puts relevant repair and maintenance information right after each vehicle system overview, making it much easier to find practical repair instructions. She also reviewed oil control and change schedules, included driving tips that could save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting and determining when to contact a professional mechanic. For anyone who wants to save money on car repair and maintenance, this book is the place to start.

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Automotive Electrical Handbook

By Jim Horner / 1986 / 132 pages

When it comes to connecting your car, whether it's a repair project, a race car, a car kit, a trailer, or a street rod, do not be intimidated; Jim Horner shares his years of experience and penetrates technical terminology to show you how. Learn about basic electrical theory, how different electrical components work and draw circuit schemas. Includes tips on using electrical test equipment and troubleshooting circuitry.

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Basic Arduino Projects: 26 Experiments With Microcontrollers And Electronics

By Don Wilcher / 2014 / 260 pages

This Book With Makershed Microcontroller Pack Offers 26 Clear Projects You Can Build With This Best-Selling Collection Instantly - Including Multi-Color Bright Lights, Timers, Circuit Testers, Sound Effects, Motor Control, And Sensors.

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Beaglebone By Example

By Jayakarthigeyan Prabakar / 2016 / 262 pages

BeagleBone is a low-cost development platform supported by the community to develop a variety of electronic projects. This book will show you on BeagleBone and let you build fun, fun and innovative projects. Start with BeagleBone Black specifications and operating systems, then learn about the GPIOs available in BeagleBone Black. Work through four types of exciting projects: building real-time computing systems, home automation, image processing for a security system, building your own remote-controlled robot and learning the basics of a variety of projects in one book.

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Beginning Android Programming With Android Studio (Wrox Beginning Guides)

By Jerome DiMarzio / 2016 / 462 pages

As the dominant mobile platform, Android is a powerful and flexible mobile device. The new version of Android 7 (New York Cheesecake) includes important new features and enhancements for both smartphone and tablet apps. This step-by-step resource follows a hands-on approach to teaching you how to create Android apps for the latest operating system and latest devices, including smartphones and tablets.

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Beginning Artificial Intelligence with the Raspberry Pi

By Donald J. Norris / 2017 / 379 pages

AI in action will be demonstrated using the Python language on the Raspberry Pi. -The Prolog language will also be introduced and used to demonstrate fundamental AI concepts. -In addition, the Wolfram language will be used as part of the deep machine learning demonstrations. A series of projects will walk you through how to implement AI concepts with the Raspberry Pi. Minimal expense is needed for the projects as only a few sensors and actuators will be required. Beginners and hobbyists can jump right into creating AI projects with the Raspberry PI using this book.

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Beginning C For Arduino

By Jack Purdum, Ph.D / 2015 / 381 pages

Beginning C For Arduino, Second Edition Is Written For Those Who Have No Prior Experience With Microcontrollers Or Programming But Would Like To Experiment And Learn Both. Updated With New Projects And New Boards, 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.

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Beginning Robotics Programming in Java with LEGO Mindstorms

By Wei Lu / 2016 / 237 pages

Using Mindstorms EV3 and LeJOS an open-source project for Java Mindstorms projects you-ll learn how to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your bot. Your robot will learn how to problem-solve, how to plan, and how to communicate. Along the way, you-ll learn about classical AI algorithms for teaching hardware how to think; algorithms that you can then apply to your own robotic inspirations.

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Building a Home Security System with Arduino

By Jorge R. Castro / 2015 / 230 pages

This book will explain how Arduino can be used to develop a highly connected home security system by mobilizing a network of sensors that can resend alerts to Arduino when alarms are triggered. You'll know the state of your current security systems, well supported by designs that fit your environment. We'll also see some current technologies like NFC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and we'll finally create a full web interface that allows us to remotely manage our system, and even send daily bulletins with activity summary.