Arduino Step by Step: Getting Started

The original comprehensive course designed for new Arduino Makers

Created by: Dr. Peter Dalmaris
Educator and Author of "Maker Education Revolution".

What Will I Learn?

• Build simple circuits around the Arduino Uno, that implement simple functions.
• Write simple Arduino sketches that can get sensor reading, make LEDs blink, write text on an LCD screen, read the position of a potentiometer, and much more.
• Understand what is the Arduino.
• Understand what is prototyping.
• Understand analog and digital inputs and outputs
• Understand the ways by which the Arduino can communicate with other devices
• Use the multimeter to measure voltage, current, resistance and continuity
• Use protoboards to make projects permanent
• be productive with the Arduino IDE, write, compile and upload sketches, install libraries
• Understand what is Arduino programming, it's basic concepts, structures, and keywords
• Detect and measure visible light, color, and ultraviolet light
• Measure temperature, humidity and acceleration
• Measure the distance between the sensor and an object in front of it
• Detect a person entering a room
• Detect a noise
• Make noise and play music
• Display text on a liquid crystal display
• Learn about the Arduino IDE 2.0 and the Arduino Web Editor

Requirements

• A Windows, Mac or Linux computer
• An Arduino Uno
• Electronics parts like resistors, LEDs, sensors, as listed in Section 1 of the course
• Essential tools: a mini breadboard, jumper wires, a multimeter, a soldering iron and solder, wire cutter
• Be excited about electronics!

Target audience

• Students over 10 years of age, or younger with with adult supervision. Young students should be supervised at all times when using a soldering iron.
• Students with a little or no prior experience with electronics or programming.