Arduino Coding: LEDs, Servos, Buttons, Buzzers & Sensors

This hands-on class introduces Arduino programming and circuit wiring through guided projects and mini-challenges. Students learn basic sketch structure, breadboard circuits, serial monitor debugging, and how to control LEDs, buzzers, servos, potentiometers and ultrasonic sensors, using step-by-step demonstrations in Tinkercad or with a physical Arduino setup.

Materials needed:

Students who wish to use a real Arduino will need to have the following materials: Arduino Uno, USB cable, solderless breadboard, 20 male jumper wires of different colors, 3 220-ohm resistors, 2 1000-ohm resistors, LEDs, RGB LED, potentiometer, active and passive speakers, servo, a pushbutton, and an ultrasonic sensor. They will also need to download and install the Arduino IDE. Use the newest version: 2.3.10 or newer at: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software/

Students who wish to use the virtual internet-based Arduino simulator, called TinkerCad, need to create their own account at www.tinkercad.com and have a computer with internet capability. Some devices we will learn about are not found in the TinkerCad simulation.

Recommended kit - has the most items that can be also be used for Arduino Classes Parts 2 and 3 as well. https://a.co/d/dHMMqVs