What you need for this book
What you need will depend on which projects you intend to build. The first four projects can be built with the basic hand tools described in Chapter 1, Introduction – Our First Project. The software referenced in Chapter 4, Sound Card-based Oscilloscope, was tested on an IBM PC-running Windows XP, so you do not need a powerhouse PC or laptop.
The next chapters will require access to some RF test equipment, such as a spectrum analyzer and possibly an RF signal generator.
The final chapters will require you to purchase a BeagleBone Black system. Some of the hardware is optional, but it is something I personally found useful. The reader should note that all of the software and hardware for this book was written on a PC running Windows XP.
