Course Outline
Introduction
- Microcontroller vs Microprocessor
- Arduino vs Raspberry Pi
Overview of Embedded Systems
Selecting the Right Arduino Board for Your Project
Adopting the Arduino Learning Mindset
Fundamentals of Arduino Electronics
Reading Circuit Diagrams
Using a Digital Voltmeter (DVM)
Preventing GPIO Pin Damage and Other Safety Precautions
Assembling the Circuit
Software and Hardware Tools for Arduino
Exploring the Arduino IDE
Programming the Arduino
Writing Your First Program: A Blinking Light (The "Hello World" of Electronics)
Programming Fundamentals: Loops, conditionals, variables, functions, and parameters
Overview of Input/Output (I/O) Interfaces
Configuring Input Sensors
LEDs, Switches, Buzzers, and Display Devices
Configuring Output Devices (LEDs and electro-mechanical robotics)
Programming Sensor-to-Output Device Control
Project: Automatic Light Adjustment System
Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC)
Serial Communication and UART Programming
Sensor sticks, motors, and audio devices
Project: TBD
Testing and Debugging
Extending Arduino's Capabilities
Joining the Arduino Community
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- No prior programming experience is required.
- A basic understanding or interest in hardware.
Audience
- Beginner developers
- Hardware/software technicians
- Technical professionals across all industries
- Hobbyists
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.
