Part 3. More sophisticated projects
This part of the book ups the ante and opens new possibilities through serial communication and the snazzy, Node.js-capable Tessel 2 development board.
To use more sophisticated sensors and exchange more complex data, you’ll need to get a handle on how serial communication works, which is the topic of chapter 7. You’ll get a chance to experiment with some nifty sensors, including an accelerometer, a GPS, and a compass. Along the way, you’ll learn the difference between asynchronous and synchronous serial, and you’ll meet the I2C and SPI protocols. You’ll also learn to solder.
In chapter 8, you’ll untether your projects, going wires-free with the Tessel 2 development board. You’ll get to know the Tessel, ...
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