Jeremy Blum

Jeremy Blum is an electrical engineer, educator, and author known for his work making electronics and engineering concepts accessible to beginners and students. His book "Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry" has become a popular resource for those learning Arduino microcontroller programming and electronics prototyping. As a Cornell University graduate and former Google X engineer, Blum has contributed to multiple high-profile engineering projects including work on Google Glass and smart contact lenses. He currently serves as Director of Engineering at Shaper, where he leads development of computer vision-guided power tools. Beyond his engineering work, Blum has created influential educational content through his YouTube channel, where he provides detailed electronics tutorials and project walkthroughs. His video series on Arduino programming has garnered millions of views and is frequently used as supplementary material in engineering courses. His teaching approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning while breaking down complex technical concepts into understandable components. This methodology is reflected in both his written work and video content, which continue to serve as key resources in the maker and electronics hobbyist communities.

Readers consistently highlight Blum's clear explanations and practical teaching approach in his Arduino books. Many reviewers mention successfully completing their first electronics projects by following his detailed instructions and diagrams. Likes: - Step-by-step photos and schematics - Code examples that work without modification - Background theory explained in accessible terms - Progressive difficulty level - Active author engagement in comments/forums Dislikes: - Some found later chapters too advanced without more foundation - A few mentioned outdated Arduino board references - Several wanted more troubleshooting guidance Ratings: Amazon: 4.7/5 (2,800+ reviews) Goodreads: 4.4/5 (1,100+ ratings) One reader noted: "Finally understood voltage dividers thanks to his crystal clear examples." Another mentioned: "The projects actually work - rare in electronics books." The negative reviews focused mainly on pacing: "Jumps too quickly from basics to complex concepts" was a common theme.

Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry (2013) A technical guide covering Arduino hardware, programming fundamentals, and practical electronics projects.

Exploring Arduino: Tools and Techniques for Engineering Wizardry, 2nd Edition (2019) An updated and expanded version of the original Arduino guide, incorporating new Arduino boards and modern programming practices.

C Programming for Arduino (2013) A programming resource focusing on C language implementation specifically for Arduino microcontroller development.