Programming Microcontrollers in C/C++ Using Arduino

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Programming small electronic systems has never been more accessible. Tasks that once demanded expensive tools, specialized hardware, and deep electrical engineering expertise can now be tackled with low-cost development boards and approachable software. At the centre of this shift is the Arduino environment, which provides a unified and familiar way to program a wide range of microcontroller platforms—from classic AVR boards like the Arduino UNO to modern ARM-based boards such as the Raspberry Pi Pico, and powerful Wi-Fi-enabled devices like the ESP32.

This book introduces embedded programming through the core idea that defines all microcontrollers: reading inputs, processing information, and controlling outputs in a predictable loop. The Arduino environment abstracts much of the hardware complexity, allowing you to focus on behaviour rather than implementation details. With just a few lines of code, you can blink LEDs, read sensors, control motors, and communicate with other devices.

While the Arduino UNO, Raspberry Pi Pico, and ESP32 boards differ greatly in performance and features, they share the same fundamental building blocks: digital and analog I/O, timers, serial communication, PWM, interrupts, and power management. Learning these concepts within the Arduino framework builds skills that transfer easily across platforms and scale toward more advanced applications.

By exploring multiple boards while maintaining a consistent programming approach, this book helps you progress from simple experiments to confidently produce well-structured designs—showing that embedded development can be both practical and enjoyable.

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Clemens Valens
Clemens Valens is an engineer, technical manager, and writer with over 30 years of experience in embedded electronics. His work spans microcontrollers, DSP, maritime electronics, and radar image processing, with a background from the Eindhoven University of Technology. As part of the Elektor team, he has published numerous hands-on microcontroller projects and authored books including “Mastering Microcontrollers Helped by Arduino” and the electronics canon “From Rubbing Amber to Swiping Glass”. He also shares practical electronics knowledge through YouTube videos. Based in France, Clemens enjoys exploring music synthesizers alongside intelligent hardware design and making tasty pastry.

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