Foreword
The moment a For Dummies book comes out, it’s definitely a milestone in the history of a product.
Programming embedded computers used to be a very difficult task, reserved only to experienced engineers willing to master the obscure assembly language. In recent years, however, many platforms have tried to make this task simpler and more accessible to everyday people. Arduino is one of the latest attempts at making technology less scary and more creative.
With John, this book’s author, we watched this creative tool being adopted by designers and artists in London, making its way into many memorable projects. Now Arduino has escaped the lab of Arts & Design and spread like a virus, becoming the tool of choice for all kinds of people who have great ideas they want to realize.
I’m really glad that John decided to write this book, because he’s an early user of the Arduino platform from back in the days when it was still quite experimental. Having taught Arduino classes for many years, he has the ability to introduce the subject to all audiences.
Any newcomer to Arduino will, with the right tools and teaching — such as those found in this book — show true genius in no time.
Massimo Banzi
