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	Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers by Tom Igoe, Dan O'Sullivan
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 004 EAN 9781592003464 ISBN 159200346X Manufacturer Course Technology PTR Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 496 Publication Date May 28, 2004 Publisher Course Technology PTR UPC 082039503462 Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description The computer revolution has made it easy for people with little to no technical training to use a computer for such everyday tasks as typing a letter, saving files, or recording data. But what about more imaginative purposes such as starting your car, opening a door, or tracking the contents of your refrigerator? 'Physical Computing' will not only change the way you use your computer, it will change the way you think about your computer-how you view its capabilities, how you interact with it, and how you put it to work for you. It's time to bridge the gap between the physical and the virtual-time to use more than just your fingers to interact with your computer. Step outside of the confines of the basic computer and into the broader world of computing. The computer revolution has made it easy for people with little to no technical training to use a computer for such everyday tasks as typing a letter, saving files, or recording data. But what about more imaginative purposes such as starting your car, opening a door, or tracking the contents of your refrigerator? 'Physical Computing' will not only change the way you use your computer, it will change the way you think about your computer-how you view its capabilities, how you interact with it, and how you put it to work for you. It's time to bridge the gap between the physical and the virtual-time to use more than just your fingers to interact with your computer. Step outside of the confines of the basic computer and into the broader world of computing. Tom Igoe is a professor of physical computing at the Interactive Telecommunications Program in the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. He teaches courses in physical computing and networking, exploring ways to integrate the Internet more fully in everyday activity. Coming from a background in theater, his work centers on physical interaction related to live performance and public space. His consulting work and collaborations include work with orchestras, architects, dancers, musicians, and social activists. He hopes someday to work with monkeys, as well. Dan O'Sullivan is a professor at the Interactive Telecommunications Program at New York University. His work centers around the connection between virtual and physical spaces. On the virtual side he was the creator of QuicktimeVR as a member of the original Quicktime team at Apple Computer. He went on to developed such interactive enviroments as 'Dan's Apartment,' 'YORB' and 'Space of Faces.' His physical installations range from musical instruments to carnival games to psychology experiements. Some of his work has found its way into art exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Dan lives in New York City with his wife and daughter. Customers who bought this item also bought Making Things Talk: Practical Methods for Connecting Physical Objects Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists Practical Electronics for Inventors Electronic Sensor Circuits & Projects Getting Started in Electronics Customer Reviews for: Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers Rating - Marcos Chilet........diseñar conductas. Este libro es una muy buena introducción a los principios de la electrónica aplicados a microcontroladores. Existen muchos ejemplos en el uso de diversos componentes,como : servo motores, sensores, circuitos. Con los que se puede alcanzar altos niveles de interactividad. El libro parte desde lo básico hasta involucrarse con telepresencia a traves de internet..etc...Muy recomendable. Marcos Chilet Diseño, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Rating - Good starting point This book gives a good starting point for progaming microcontrolers, building some simple robots, conecting your art-work to computers. I would recomend buying other books that would complement this one though. Not so glamorous, books like Robot Builder's Bonanza would give you a more "hands on" info, manly on mechanical parts. I would also suggest magazines like MAKE because they are full of simple creative ideias that are easy to do for starting of physical construction and some practical hacking. That said, I seriouly ... Read More Rating - Disappointing I got this book knowing it would be Basic based however I figured I could pick up some technique and knowledge anyway. I found the book to be vague and superficial. Lacking detail on the examples provided while lacking good examples. Rating - good range. I was hoping to find a book with a good range - from basics to advanced. this is a good one, starts at the very basics with tools, shopping list- then moves on to programming. I'm not at the end yet- so I'm not sure how 'advanced' its going to get- but if you have little to no experience in electronics and micro-controllers - this might be the book for you. Rating - A Good Beginners Book A highly recommended book for anyone getting started in programming micro controllers using BASIC. It covers several of the most widely used controllers: The Basic Stamp, The Basic Atom, the BX-24 and PICS in general. Very good coverage of interfacing transducers and practical circuits and lots of code examples, specific for each controller. It is written in very basic and easily understood terms, clearly aimed at someone with very little or no knowledge of the subject. If you are already comfortable with the fundamentals, ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Tom Igoe, Dan O'Sullivan

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