Treffer: Getting Started with Electronic Projects : Build Thrilling and Intricate Electronic Projects Using LM555, ZigBee, and BeagleBone

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are an expert Perl programmer interested in penetration testing or information security, this guide is designed for you. However, it will also be helpful for you even if you have little or no Linux shell experience. What you will learnBuild an infrared beacon with the LM555 timer for someone interested in night visionDevelop a motion detector using a mercury switchactivated car alarm sensorRedesign your PC sound card into a real oscilloscope and signal generatorBuild an RF power meter with some RF assembly techniques and programming skillsWrite Visual Basic software that will poll the power meter we created for readings and calculate antenna gainUse several ZigBee devices and a BeagleBone to create a wireless network of alarm sensorsWho this book is for