Qt + Arduino: Qt Interfaces for Arduino

When working with microcontrollers, it is common to need to connect electronics to computer systems to collect data or monitor processes remotely. The graphic interface is important because ultimately it is the connection that the user has with the electronics we have developed. Those who have had to solve this issue know that creating graphic interfaces demands a lot of time, often more time than we have invested in the electronics themselves.

This book aims to be an introduction to programming with Qt specifically aimed at interfacing with electronics. As can be seen in the table of contents, there are different sensors whose data is displayed in a Qt interface, communication protocols are configured for the transmission of data to and from the hardware.

Qt offers the possibility of creating screens very easily, in addition to having a complete and varied library that solves practically all the problems that frequently arise when linking graphic screens with dedicated electronics. Qt is C++, and the author assumes that the reader has a background in C++ programming.

In the following lines, you will find different examples with Qt interacting with an Arduino board. The examples describe the operation of the Qt code as well as the Arduino code in order to understand the dialogue between the two. Arduino has been used due to its low cost and can be any type of microcontroller.

At the end of the book, you will find the link to download all the commented examples.

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