Arduino Bootcamp : Learning Through Projects

Build 15+ complete Arduino projects from scratch, a car controlled using an app, cell phone, games, LEDs, sensors, sound

Created by: Lee Assam
Electrical and Software Engineer, University Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Build a remote-controlled car you can drive with a smart phone app
• Build your own cell phone that you can make/receive calls and send/receive text messages with
• Build games using the Arduino incorporating light, sound and joystick controllers
• Understand components like ultrasonic sensors, motor drivers, servos, transistors, bluetooth/wifi/gsm modules
• Understand many common electronic components and how they work
• Have the confidence to build complex electronics projects
• Learn how to prototype electronics projects
• Be a confident maker and prototyper

Requirements

• Be curious about Arduino
• Have the desire to build fun, cool and exciting projects as a way to learn Arduino
• Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
• No previous electronics or programming knowledge needed
• All electronics and programming principles will be taught from scratch
• Arduino Uno Microcontroller
• Arduino Start Up Kit will be helpful (connecting wires, breadboard, resistors, push button switches etc.) A kit will get you through at least 80% of the course.

Target audience

• No previous electronics or programming knowledge required
• Someone who is interested in learning about the Arduino platform
• Someone interested in building cool projects
• Someone interested in learning about electronics
• Electronics hobbyist
• Students
• Makers or Inventors