Course Outline
Introduction
- Microcontroller vs. Microprocessor
- Arduino vs. Raspberry Pi
Overview of Embedded Systems
Selecting the Right Arduino Board for Your Project
The Mindset for Learning Arduino
Fundamentals of Arduino Electronics
- Understanding a Circuit Diagram
- Using a DVM (Digital Voltmeter)
- How to Avoid Damaging GPIO Pins and Other Safety Precautions
- Connecting Everything Together
Software and Hardware Tools for Arduino
- Exploring the Arduino IDE
- Programming the Arduino
- Writing Your First Program: A Blinking Light ("Hello World" of Electronics)
- Programming Fundamentals: Loops, Conditionals, Variables, Functions, and Parameters
Input and Output (I/O) Interfaces
- Overview of Input/Output (I/O) Interfaces
- Configuring Input Sensors
- LEDs, Switches, Buzzers, and Display Devices
- Configuring Output Devices (LEDs and Electromechanical Robotics)
- Programming Sensor-to-Output Device Control
Projects
- Automatic Light Adjustment System
- Project: TBD
Advanced Arduino Concepts
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)
- Serial Communication and UART Programming
- Sensor Sticks, Motors, and Audio Devices
Testing and Debugging Extending Arduino's Capabilities
Joining the Arduino Community
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- No previous programming experience required.
- A basic understanding or interest in hardware.
Audience
- Beginner developers
- Hardware/software technicians
- Technical persons in all industries
- Hobbyists
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Testimonials (7)
Just getting off the ground and doing some basic things was super useful
Remy Pieron - Facebook
Course - Arduino Programming for Beginners
relaxed and informal environment plenty of help during worked examples
bernard hoey - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
I enjoyed the training was delivered by someone with experience in the field.
Nicholas Scott - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
I found the balance of "white board" teaching versus practical "hands-on" learning was just right for an Arduino introductory course, and the pace was also appropriate.
Neil Owen - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
Rod's style was entertaining.
Tom O'Hara - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
Rod seemed very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the course material.
Kyle Stirling - University of Glasgow
Course - Arduino: Programming a Microcontroller for Beginners
The aquisition of useful knowlwdge and clarification of some things I was not sure of peviously.