This interesting crisp book "Physics Experiments Using Arduino" is a labour of love of Professor H. K. Sahjwani and reflects his keen desire to take Arduino to School Students and teachers and to reveal to them how this platform can be used by schools for learning Physics. Book is an amalgam of two aspects: i) Arduino as a toolbox (using C as programming language) and ii) Physics experiments. Author has followed an approach which makes it a self-learning resource for students, with teacher playing the role of a facilitator. As the National President of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) I have been a witness to this approach during number of workshops which Prof Sahjwani conducted in both online and hybrid modes under the auspices of Delhi and Haryana Regional Council of IAPT (RC-01), felicitated by Prof. Seema Vats President RC-01, Prof. OP Sharma and Prof. V.P. Srivastava. Converting those experiences of the workshop into this book extends the reach of those workshops to thousands of willing teachers and students across the country. This is indeed commendable and is part of the vision of IAPT to facilitate Physics resource generation, using the latest technologies which can be used effectively in Physics classrooms and laboratories in schools and colleges. IAPT has an academic agenda in which this book fits in precisely because of real time experience which Arduino provides with wonderful visualisation through its interface via a laptop or a PC. Through Arduino IDE app. One of the challenging tasks in learning physics is to relate theory with experiments, with the availability of cutting-edge technologies, it requires vision of a willing teacher to do something more for the students, this is where this book speaks volumes of the effort and vision of Professor Sahjwani an acclaimed Physics Teacher and Innovator. Only a decade back we would never ever have hoped such things coming in the hands of a school student. All the physics experiments given in the book have been carried out hands on, using the draft copy of the book to make it an experience without tears, encouraging learners to use Arduino as an exploratory tool for exploring physics. It also has a potential for students to do independent student projects mentored by teachers. I am happy that IAPT has benefitted a lot as a result of this work. I would like to profusely congratulate Professor Hari Sahjwani for adding this valuable learning resource to the arsenal of students, providing them an edge in physical, computational, and experimental thinking. I wish readers of this book a wonderful learning experience. Prof. PK Ahluwalia President Indian Association of Physics Teachers

This book covers a broad range of innovations in education, such as flipped classrooms, the educational use of social media, mobile learning, educational resources and massive open online courses, as well as theoretical discussions and practical applications in the use of augmented reality and educational technology to improve student engagement and pave the way for students’ future studies and careers. The case studies and practical applications presented here illustrate the effectiveness of new modes of education in which the latest technologies and innovations are widely used in the global context. Accordingly, the book can help develop readers’ awareness of the potential these innovations hold, thus expanding their expertise and stimulating critical thinking as to how new technologies have made learning and teaching easier in various educational settings.

This interesting crisp book "Physics Experiments Using Arduino" is a labour of love of Professor H. K. Sahjwani and reflects his keen desire to take Arduino to School Students and teachers and to reveal to them how this platform can be used by schools for learning Physics. Book is an amalgam of two aspects: i) Arduino as a toolbox (using C as programming language) and ii) Physics experiments. Author has followed an approach which makes it a self-learning resource for students, with teacher playing the role of a facilitator. As the National President of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) I have been a witness to this approach during number of workshops which Prof Sahjwani conducted in both online and hybrid modes under the auspices of Delhi and Haryana Regional Council of IAPT (RC-01), felicitated by Prof. Seema Vats President RC-01, Prof. OP Sharma and Prof. V.P. Srivastava. Converting those experiences of the workshop into this book extends the reach of those workshops to thousands of willing teachers and students across the country. This is indeed commendable and is part of the vision of IAPT to facilitate Physics resource generation, using the latest technologies which can be used effectively in Physics classrooms and laboratories in schools and colleges. IAPT has an academic agenda in which this book fits in precisely because of real time experience which Arduino provides with wonderful visualisation through its interface via a laptop or a PC. Through Arduino IDE app. One of the challenging tasks in learning physics is to relate theory with experiments, with the availability of cutting-edge technologies, it requires vision of a willing teacher to do something more for the students, this is where this book speaks volumes of the effort and vision of Professor Sahjwani an acclaimed Physics Teacher and Innovator. Only a decade back we would never ever have hoped such things coming in the hands of a school student. All the physics experiments given in the book have been carried out hands on, using the draft copy of the book to make it an experience without tears, encouraging learners to use Arduino as an exploratory tool for exploring physics. It also has a potential for students to do independent student projects mentored by teachers. I am happy that IAPT has benefitted a lot as a result of this work. I would like to profusely congratulate Professor Hari Sahjwani for adding this valuable learning resource to the arsenal of students, providing them an edge in physical, computational, and experimental thinking. I wish readers of this book a wonderful learning experience.

Live a more sustainable and economical life using open-source technology! Designed for beginning hobbyists and makers, this engaging guide is filled with ways to save money by making use of free and open-source technologies on a wide and impressive range of products. Written by a leader in the field of open-source technology, the book reveals the potential of at-home manufacturing and recycling projects―and even how to score free big-ticket items, including housing and electricity. All the projects have big money saving in mind, but also big fun! Create, Share, and Save Money Using Open-Source Projects lays out the many ways in which you can employ these resources on a small scale to live a more economical and sustainable lifestyle. You’ll find tons of DIY projects that demonstrate how to use open-source software and hardware to save money on: Digital photographs and videos Music, software, and instruments Scientific equipment Paper and audio books Maps and GIS data Patterns for clothing Security systems Cars Electricity

Start-to-finish, fun projects for makers of all types, ages, and skill levels! This easy-to-follow guide features dozens of DIY, low-cost projects that will arm you with the skills necessary to dream up and build your own creations. The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn offers practical tips for beginners and open-ended challenges for advanced makers. Each project features non-technical, step-by-step instructions with photos and illustrations to ensure success and expand your imagination. You will learn recyclables hacks, smartphone tweaks, paper circuits, e-textiles, musical instruments, coding and programming, 3-D printing, and much, much more! Discover how to create: • Brushbot warriors, scribble machines, and balloon hovercrafts • Smartphone illusions, holograms, and projections • Paper circuits, origami, greeting cards, and pop-ups • Dodgeball, mazes, and other interesting Scratch games • Organs, guitars, and percussion instruments • Sewed LED bracelets, art cuffs, and Arduino stuffie • Makey Makey and littleBits gadgets • Programs for plug-and-play and Bluetooth-enabled robots • 3D design and printing projects and enhancements

This book on the use of Arduino and Smartphones in physics experiments, with a focus on mechanics, introduces various techniques by way of examples. The main aim is to teach students how to take meaningful measurements and how to interpret them. Each topic is introduced by an experiment. Those at the beginning of the book are rather simple to build and analyze. As the lessons proceed, the experiments become more refined and new techniques are introduced. Rather than providing recipes to be adopted while taking measurements, the need for new concepts is raised by observing the results of an experiment. A formal justification is given only after a concept has been introduced experimentally. The discussion extends beyond the taking of measurements to their meaning in terms of physics, the importance of what is learned from the laws that are derived, and their limits. Stress is placed on the importance of careful design of experiments as to reduce systematic errors and on good practices to avoid common mistakes. Data are always analyzed using computer software. C-like structures are introduced in teaching how to program Arduino, while data collection and analysis is done using Python. Several methods of graphical representation of data are used.