The Best Arduino Books of All Time

Discover the most influential arduino books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Brent Edstrom - Arduino for Musicians: A Complete Guide to Arduino and Teensy Microcontrollers

By Brent Edstrom – Professor of music and experienced programmer (you?) 

4.78
| 2016 | 454 Pages
Recommended for: 
Musicians and hobbyists interested in technology. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how to create custom electronic instruments using Arduino and Teensy microcontrollers.
  • Discover the basics of circuitry and programming for music applications.
  • Understand the principles of direct digital synthesis and audio processing.
  • Explore various projects that enhance music-making with technology.
  • Gain insights into MIDI and its applications in electronic music.
Reviews:
Informative
Wide Range of Projects
Clear Examples
Well-Organized
Inspiring
Not In-Depth
Snoozy Approach
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by David Peters, Gil Weinberg and Simon Monk
David PetersEdstrom has developed a very useful resource for musicians interested in using microcomputer controllers and software tools in Arduino for Musicians. This publication, organized in three sections, serves not only as an introduction for those just learning the world of the Arduino, but also for those learning to use the open-source electronics platform to apply creative applications of the core concepts for the more advanced projects. The intermediate and advanced sections are written in a casual narrative style with well-organized sequencing. The book is a welcome addition as a resource or required text for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in music technology or related courses in multimedia performance
Gil WeinbergA comprehensive and easy to use guide for everything you may need to know about how to use the Arduino for musical applications. The book is well-organized, allowing both technical novices and experienced music technologists to find the information and guidance they may be looking for
Simon MonkI heartily recommend this book as a way to get started with Arduino or electronics even for non-musicians. But if you ever wanted to make your own Moog synth or Theremin (and who hasn't) then you will love this book
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Book Cover of Arsath Natheem S - Arduino Book for Beginners: GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO AND BASIC PROGRAMMING WITH PROJECTS (New Edition 2022)

By Arsath Natheem S – Esteemed biomedical engineer and nonfiction writer (you?) 

4.69
| 2021 | 293 Pages
Recommended for: 
Students and hobbyists interested in electronics. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn Arduino basics and how to set up your first project effectively.
  • Discover various electronic components and their functions in Arduino projects.
  • Understand the programming concepts necessary for Arduino development.
  • Explore troubleshooting techniques for common Arduino issues.
  • Gain insights into project-based learning and its benefits for education.
Reviews:
Great Beginner Guide
Good Supplemental Information
Well-Structured
Practical Projects
Informative
Grammatical Errors
Confusing Language
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
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Arduino Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Arduino faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Arduino, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Arduino learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get an Arduino book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of John Boxall - Arduino Workshop, 2nd Edition: A Hands-on Introduction with 65 Projects

By John Boxall – Electronics enthusiast and author (you?) 

4.69
| 2021 | 432 Pages
Recommended for: 
Beginners and hobbyists in electronics. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn how to build interactive devices using Arduino components and sensors.
  • Discover the principles of electronics through hands-on projects and experiments.
  • Understand programming concepts related to Arduino and microcontrollers.
  • Explore robotics and remote control applications with Arduino technology.
  • Gain insights into creating custom Arduino libraries and utilizing various shields.
Reviews:
Easy to Use
Hands-on Approach
Well-Organized
Detailed Explanations
Great Projects
Missing IoT
Limited Advanced Content
  • #91 Best Seller in Single Board Computers on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Rated Amazon Best Book of the Year
Recommended by Kevin Wierzbicki, Jeff Rowe, Dave Rankin and 2 others
Kevin WierzbickiA very thorough primer for those wishing to jump on the [Arduino] bandwagon
Jeff RoweI’ve checked out several Arduino “primers,” and found the best one for my purposes to be Arduino Workshop: A Hands-On Introduction with 65 Projects by John Boxall
Dave RankinWhen it comes to technology, there's really something to be said for learning by example, and with each key point focused around a specific project, the information in this book is easy to learn and retain
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