No bigger than a postage stamp and priced at just $50, the tiny but mighty Intel Edison is comparable in power to an entry-level Windows 8 tablet. Makers love it for its versatility as a communications device, for its application with wearable technology, and for its ability to connect with the world. Running the Linux OS and Arduino-compatible, the Edison is Internet of Things-ready and wants to be the brains of your next project! Written by an Intel research scientist, this book introduces the Edison, explains its many possibilities, and lays out the foundation for a beginning Maker to start using it immediately. Projects Included • Make your Edison see and hear • Create your own MP3 player • Build a speech recognition device • Work with sensors • Add Bluetooth to your project • Connect to the Internet with WiFi Meet the Author Stephanie Moyerman is a research scientist in the New Devices Group at Intel Corp. Her work focuses on innovation and proof of concept demonstrations for wearable technology. She graduated with a PhD in astrophysics from the University of California, San Diego in 2013. Before that, she attended Harvey Mudd College and received dual B.S. degrees in math and physics. Outside of work Stephanie's favorite activity is judo. She's been a junior and collegiate national champion and has been ranked as high as #5 in the United States. She also enjoys surfing, wakeboarding, running, glass blowing, spoiling her dog, and—of course—Making.
