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Getting Started with Electronic Projects

Build thrilling and intricate electronic projects using LM555, ZigBee, and BeagleBone

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|Jan 2015
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    Book Description

    If you are an expert Perl programmer interested in penetration testing or information security, this guide is designed for you. However, it will also be helpful for you even if you have little or no Linux shell experience.

    What you will learn

    • Build an infrared beacon with the LM555 timer for someone interested in night vision
    • Develop a motion detector using a mercury switchactivated car alarm sensor
    • Redesign your PC sound card into a real oscilloscope and signal generator
    • Build an RF power meter with some RF assembly techniques and programming skills
    • Write Visual Basic software that will poll the power meter we created for readings and calculate antenna gain
    • Use several ZigBee devices and a BeagleBone to create a wireless network of alarm sensors

    Who this book is for

    Table of Contents

    1. IR Flashlight
    2. IR Beacon
    3. Motion Alarm
    4. PC Soundcard Oscilloscope
    5. RF Projects
    6. RF Power Meter - Hardware
    7. RF Power Meter ? Software
    8. Creating a ZigBee Mesh Network of Sensors
    PDF ISBN: 978-1-78355-452-2
    Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited
    Copyright owner: © 2015 Packt Publishing Limited
    Publication date: 2015
    Language: English
    Pages: 176