Science and Engineering Projects Using the Arduino and Raspberry Pi - Explore STEM Concepts with Microcomputers

• Main Authors: Bradt, Paul, Bradt, David
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berkeley, CA Apress, an imprint of Springer Nature 2020; Apress L. P; Apress
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Arduino (Programmable controller); Computer Hardware Engineering; Computer Science; Embedded Software; Embedded Systems & Programming; General Engineering & Project Administration; General References; Hardware and Maker; Professional and Applied Computing; Software Engineering
• ISBN: 148425810X; 9781484258101; 1484258118; 9781484258118
• DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4842-5811-8

Hone your understanding of science and engineering concepts with the versatile Arduino microcontroller and powerful Raspberry Pi mini-computer. The simple, straightforward, fun projects in this book use the Arduino and Raspberry Pi to build systems that explore key scientific concepts and develop en...

Table of Contents:

• Title Page Introduction Table of Contents 1. Key Technology Tools 2. Data Logging Basics 3. Physics and Mathematics Basics 4. Simple Science and Engineering Projects 5. Advanced Physics and Mathematics for Science and Engineering 6. Time/Condition-Dependent Projects 7. Light and Imaging Projects Appendix: Reference Material Index
• Making an Astronomical Video and Creating Enhanced Images -- Image Creation and Enhancement from a Video -- Recap of Example Images and Enhancement Techniques -- Summary -- Appendix: Reference Material -- Soldering Safety -- General Shop Safety -- Manufacturing Techniques -- Soldering -- Basic Arduino and Raspberry Pi Python Commands -- Some Key Arduino Code Commands -- Some Key Raspberry Pi Code Commands -- 3D Printing -- Computer-Aided Design Options -- Project Management for Engineering -- Decision Analysis for Engineering -- Thermal Conductivity Coefficients -- Coefficients of Friction -- Astronomy Terms -- Specifications of the Meade ETX-60AT -- Setup, Updates, and Repairs -- Helpful Books -- Index
• Intro -- Table of Contents -- About the Authors -- About the Technical Reviewer -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Key Technology Tools -- Arduino Basics -- Arduino Setup -- Ports and Interfaces -- Lessons Learned About the Arduino -- Raspberry Pi Basics -- Raspberry Pi Setup -- Lessons Learned About the Raspberry Pi -- Basic Electronics Definitions -- Summary -- Chapter 2: Data Logging Basics -- Data Logging with the Arduino -- Data Logging with the Raspberry Pi -- Summary -- Chapter 3: Physics and  Mathematics Basics -- Temperature -- Force -- Pressure -- Basic Concept of Algebra -- Statistical Concepts -- Direct Compared to Inferred Measurements -- Summary -- Chapter 4: Simple Science and  Engineering Projects -- Buoyancy of Air -- Arduino Buoyancy of Air Version -- Raspberry Pi Buoyancy of Air Version -- Buoyancy Recap -- Demonstrating Pressure -- Pressure/Force Recap -- Capturing Counts -- Counts Recap -- Summary -- Chapter 5: Advanced Physics and Mathematics for Science and Engineering -- Basics Terms of Calculus -- How Heat Transfer Works -- Conduction Heat Transfer -- Convection Heat Transfer -- Radiation Heat Transfer -- All Three Heat Transfer Mechanisms Work Together! -- Mass -- Velocity and Acceleration -- Inertia -- Momentum -- Friction -- More Advanced Aspects of Calculus -- Summary -- Chapter 6: Time/Condition-Dependent Projects -- Conduction Heat Transfer Through an Aluminum Rod -- Ensure Consistency in Temperature Sensor Readings -- Aluminum Rod Conduction Heat Transfer Recap -- Conduction Heat Transfer Through a Window -- Window Conduction Heat Transfer Recap -- Convection Heat Transfer -- Convection Heat Transfer Recap -- Zero Gravity Demonstration -- Zero Gravity Recap -- Measuring Frictional Force Projects -- Arduino Frictional Force Project -- Operational Schematic -- Arduino Frictional Force Recap
• Raspberry Pi Frictional Force Project -- Raspberry Pi Frictional Force Recap -- Acceleration Projects -- Acceleration Direct to Computer -- Acceleration with Computer Recap -- Acceleration Measurement Without a Computer -- Acceleration Without Computer Recap -- Summary -- Chapter 7: Light and Imaging Projects -- Radiation Heat Transfer -- Analysis of Heat Transfer -- Radiation Heat Transfer Recap -- Astrophotography with the Raspberry Pi Camera -- Assembling the Meade ETX-60AT and Raspberry Pi -- Astrophotography Meade ETX-60AT Setup Recap -- Assembling the 4 1/2-Inch Reflector Telescope and the Raspberry Pi -- Components Needed to Assemble the  Raspberry Pi 3 Mounting System to the  4 1/2-Inch Telescope -- Reflector Telescope Setup Recap -- Basic Raspistill Previewing an Image with the Terminal Command Line -- Using Raspistill to Capture an Image -- More Advanced Raspistill Input Without a Keyboard -- Raspistill Image Capture Recap -- Astrophotography Raspberry Pi Python GUI -- Initiating the GUI -- PI_SN003 Raspberry PI GUI Recap -- Assembling the Raspberry Pi and Touchscreen in the Case -- Raspberry Pi, Touchscreen, and Case -- Modification of the Case and Assembly -- Components and Assembly of the Raspberry Pi Case Recap -- Camera Modifications, Camera Case, and Power Cables -- Camera Modifications -- Building the Camera Case -- Final Assembly of the Camera in the Case -- Power Cord Combination -- Camera, Camera Case, and Power Cord Assembly Recap -- Building the Shelf for the Meade ETX-60AT -- Shelf Components and Assembly Recap -- Helpful Hints Using the Telescope and Raspberry Pi -- Lessons Learned Recap -- Example Images and Enhancing Them Using a Video Capture GUI -- Example Images Taken with the Upgraded Meade ETX-60AT Astrophotography System -- Example Images Taken with the Upgraded 4 1/2-Inch Reflector Telescope Astrophotography System