Building Wireless Sensor Networks--New from O'Reilly Media

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Building Wireless Sensor Networks--New from O'Reilly Media
A Parallel Guide to the ZigBee Mesh Networking Protocol

Sebastopol, CA--Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices
using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and XBee radios. By the time you're halfway through
this fast-paced, hands-on guide--Building Wireless Sensor Networks (O'Reilly Media, $34.99
USD)--you'll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network
that delivers remotely sensed data.

"Until now there's been no full guide to creating sensor networks that's appropriate for
non-engineers," says author Rob Faludi (@faludi). "Building Wireless Sensor Networks is appropriate
for researchers, hackers, crafters, artists, inventors, and scientists. They will want this
hands-on, fast lane guide to help develop robust wireless sensor networks, and intelligent
interactive devices.

"The information and structure of the book is really perfect for anyone creating hands-on
networks," Faludi continues, "especially those who don't have a computer science background or
electrical engineering degree. The focus here is on getting things done, with plenty of references
to further information for those that need it or are just plain curious."

Radio networking is creating revolutions in volcano monitoring, performance art, clean energy, and
consumer electronics. As you follow the examples in each chapter, you'll learn how to tackle
inspiring projects of your own. This practical guide is ideal for inventors, hackers, crafters,
students, hobbyists, and scientists.

- Investigate an assortment of practical and intriguing project ideas
- Prep your ZigBee toolbox with an extensive shopping list of parts and programs
- Create a simple, working ZigBee network with XBee radios in less than two hours--for under $100
- Use the Arduino open source electronics prototyping platform to build a series of increasingly
complex projects
- Get familiar with XBee's API mode for creating sensor networks
- Build fully scalable sensing and actuation systems with inexpensive components
- Learn about power management, source routing, and other XBee technical nuances
- Make gateways that connect with neighboring networks, including the Internet

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About the Author
Robert Faludi is an NYU Professor, SVA professor, and an expert consultant on commercial projects,
including large-scale home energy monitoring. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CNet,
Good Morning America, and elsewhere. He is a co-creator of the LilyPad XBee wearable radios, and
Botanicalls, a system that allows thirsty plants to place phone calls for human help.

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Building Wireless Sensor Networks
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
By Robert Faludi
Print ISBN: 9780596807733
Pages: 320
Print Price: $34.99, Ebook Price: $27.99
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