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There has been a rapid rise in the use of JavaScript in recent times in a variety of applications, and JavaScript robotics has seen a rise in popularity too. Johnny-Five is a framework that gives NodeBots a consistent API and platform across several hardware systems. This book walks you through basic robotics projects including the physical hardware builds and the JavaScript code for them. You'll delve into the concepts of Johnny-Five and JS robotics. You'll learn about various components such as Digital GPIO pins, PWM output pins, Sensors, servos, and motors to be used with Johnny-Five along with some advanced components such as I2C, and SPI. You will learn to connect your Johnny-Five robots to internet services and other NodeBots to form networks. By the end of this book, you will have explored the benefits of the Johnny-Five framework and the many devices it unlocks.

What you will learn

Familiarise yourself with JohnnyFive Read, Eval, and Print Loop (REPL) to modify and debug robotics code in real time

Build robots with basic output devices to create projects that light up, make noise, and more

Create projects with complex output devices, and employ the JohnnyFive API to simplify the use of components that require complex interfaces, such as I2C

Make use of sensors and input devices to allow your robotics projects to survey the world around them and accept input from users

Use the Sensor and Motor objects to make it much easier to move your robotics projects

Learn about the Animation API that will allow you to program complex movements using timing and key frames

Bring in other devices to your JohnnyFive projects, such as USB devices and remotes

Connect your JohnnyFive projects to external APIs and create your own Internet of Things!

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Andrew Connell Dec 18, 2015

I'm a seasoned JavaScript developer and aspiring hardware guy for my own personal projects. Having heard Kassandra on a podcast episode or two, I wanted to pick this book up. I found it very easy to grok and pickup the concepts. I am more of a Raspberry Pi guy and all the projects used the Arduino Uno - my only "complaint" that it should have been more visible in the marketing / cover - however I walked away placing an order for the Uno, something I've wanted to learn! All the projects were super simple to understand and implement... as a tech author I know how much work goes into this, but hoping for something that goes even deeper for her next work!

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Rick Waldron Nov 30, 2015

This book is a great way to "break in" to JavaScript Robotics with Johnny-Five. Each chapter walks you through the basics and then illustrates how to build something with with what you've learned—which is a great strategy!

Roberto M. Pensotti Apr 19, 2017

If you want to learn programming for robots, or micro controllers in general, this is the book.JavaScript on NodeJS is the best language for this type of application.Well illustrated, well documented..Excellent!

K Feb 11, 2016

This book assumes quite a bit less of your robotics experience than it does of your experience with JavaScript. It focuses a great deal on the excellent Johnny Five library for Raspberry Pi and Arduino. It helps you to learn the basics of motor control as well as sensor information through GPIO. If you already have JavaScript experience, this is definitely the best foray into extending your ability into the world of robotics.

Grayson Nov 30, 2015

The animation chapter alone makes this a great book. Great introduction to nodebots and generally working with electronics + javascript. Presented in an approachable manner with clear explanations.

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