Getting Started With Arduino, Chapter 1 Introduction

The arduino is an open sourced hardware and software solution for rapidly prototyping electronic "things".

Intended Audience

This book was written for people without a large technical background.  There will be some coding and electronics knowledge imparted from reading this book.  This book is not designed for engineers.  It is designed for the hobbyist with minimal knowledge.

What is Interaction Design?

Interaction Design is a design discipline that puts prototyping at the center of the methodology.  This is the main philosophy behind the arduino platform.

What is physical computing?

Physical computing uses electronics to prototype new objects for designers and artists.  Arduino helps to bring these tools one step closer to the novice.  It does that by being easy to use, cheap to purchase, and harder to break. 

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