There are two primary areas of focus or goals of this book. The first goal
is to help the reader explore the Arduino and Raspberry Pi. The second
goal is exploring science and engineering in interesting and fun ways.
The projects and concepts in this book are meant to accomplish
the first goal by providing information to get an Arduino or Raspberry
Pi system set up, running, and ready to capture data. The text provides
enough detail for users with average assembly or electrical skills to
complete them. Additionally, the goals of learning are to gain knowledge
and skills. When the reader engages in a project that requires them to
try new things, it reinforces how they learn and gain confidence and
encourages them to try even more complex tools and techniques.
The second goal is exploring concepts of STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) and working through examples to demonstrate
basic scientific and engineering concepts. Finally, the authors provide
some detail on the mathematics needed to understand and explain the
science demonstrated.
Science and engineering provide critical skill sets for the modern world
that can be used in everyday life. People use these skills to develop the
technology that the modern world relies on. This book can establish these
skill sets for a fruitful and rewarding career.