Physical Computing

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Summary: These guys know Physical Computing
Review: As a student at the NYU ITP program, I can personally attest to Tom and Dan's amazing knowledge. The physical computing program here is something that everyone can get a lot out of - even people with little programming or electronics experience are building interesting robotics and cutting edge projects.

I am an intermediate programmer/electronics person and I feel I have progressed to the point where I am building computer peripherals. It has opened up so many windows of opportunity for me.

Thanks Dan and Tom!

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Summary: Amazing Resource!
Review: I have been referring to both of the authors' web sites for a year or so now whenever I have some sort of technical problem to solve. I was elated to find out they had finally published this book and ordered it right away. This is the most comprehensive book on the subject of electronics and computation for artists and designers.

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Summary: Has the Bible Arrived?
Review: Maybe too much. At frst I found it difficult to tune into the examples for my platform (BX)among all the others (Stamp, Atom, PIC). I have been using their web sites for years. There is a lot of extra stuff here especially for beginners and also the mechanical and tracking stuff but I was happy paying 20 bucks (weirdly low price for a book with this much info) just to have those printed out.

Rating:
Summary: Has the Bible Arrived?
Review: Maybe too much. At frst I found it difficult to tune into the examples for my platform (BX)among all the others (Stamp, Atom, PIC). I have been using their web sites for years. There is a lot of extra stuff here especially for beginners and also the mechanical and tracking stuff but I was happy paying 20 bucks (weirdly low price for a book with this much info) just to have those printed out.

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Summary: Great book for those interested in Physical Computing
Review: This book is terrific, it could be used by a total novice in the field of electronics, and it can also serve as an excellent reference for advanced users. It explains basic principles extremely well and also gives many specific examples, including code for microcontrollers in several different programming languages. Well illustrated, with lots of strategies for designing projects as well as invaluable technical information, this is a great resource.

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Summary: Finally!
Review: This is a great overview of physical computing.. good for novices who aren't very technical, as well as for those who are more advanced.. basically the best ref out there for getting an overview of how to start building objects that you can interact with.. My background is in design-not computer science. I'd recommend for any designers, architects, filmmakers, etc. who interested in thinking about how to building and designing interactive installations or objects without need to know how to program. Great also for those with CS background, but this book is rare as it's written to span people with diffent degress of technical expertise... and one of the only references for people who aren't just geeks.

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Summary: This perfect book gives you skills, knowledge and know-how
Review: This is a perfect book. It teaches you, step-by-step with theory, code, examples and illustration, how to design and build your own microcontroller-based electronics projects. You can go from knowing nothing to being a relatively skilled amateur in just days. Futhermore, the book is amazingly comprehensive and covers so many complementary topics in addition to microcontrollers. This superb book answered almost every question (albeit basic) I ever had about electronics. Igoe and Sullivan, please write another book!!

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Summary: yes!
Review: would it be redundant to say these guys wrote the book on p-comp? although mostly for beginners, it covers some advanced stuff, is great for review, and FANTASTIC for teaching - especially in areas where access is limited. rock on.