Making things talk
Tom Igoe
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Making things talk
by Tom Igoe
Published
2011
Publisher
Maker Media, Inc
Pages
496
ISBN-13
9781449317560
Description
"Building electronic projects that interact with the physical world is good fun. But when the devices you've built start to talk to each other, things really get interesting. With 31 easy-to-build projects, Making Things Talk shows you how to get your gadgets to communicate with you and your environment. It's perfect for people with little technical training but a lot of interest." --
Subjects
Interactive Computing Series
Lean UX
Interactive computer systems
Interactive Computer Systems
Executive guide to speech-driven computer systems
Integrated interactive computing systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Making things talk?
This edition of Making things talk has approximately 496 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Making things talk?
For most readers, Making things talk typically takes between 10h 20m and 6h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Making things talk?
The estimated word count for Making things talk is approximately 124,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Making things talk?
Making things talk was written by Tom Igoe.
When was Making things talk published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.