Arduino Pre-Robotics Foundations: Electronics and C++ Basics

This 16-week course introduces Arduino Uno hardware, breadboard circuits, and Arduino programming to teach fundamentals like variables, loops, arrays, and I/O. Students build LED patterns, use buttons, potentiometers, sensors, buzzers, and read data via the Serial Monitor, culminating in a mini project and class showcase. No prior coding or electronics experience is required.

No prior experience with electronics or coding is required. This course is designed for beginners.

However, students will be most successful if they:

Are comfortable using a computer (typing, saving files, opening software)

Materials needed:

🧰 Learner Supply List

To fully participate in this course, learners will need the following materials:

🔧 Required:

Arduino Starter Kit

Here is the one that you can purchase - https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/arduino-starter-kit-multi-language?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US-Pmax&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=21317508903&gbraid=0AAAAACbEa87CX84ABVU9TGWqXsBaDmr6Q&gclid=CjwKCAjw4K3DBhBqEiwAYtG_9Cc-z3_jcnzr4ES8dEVlmsA_cX-XglPYVHrGXJfDjS9J_zld2w-O8RoCbvQQAvD_BwE

Or

https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Project-Tutorial-Controller-Projects/dp/B01D8KOZF4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AF9WJKW0OS0N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JJmxgpCYMyksTjJSYupUBJ-896RzaR0Wi-lAKyH9PP5grjzx7IxM2h_cycYaQoCNLGs82ERdf0QuXkEseHCdZrzMp9Sn_0w7cG_aRNpjfSiIogn8EaSaNw0J2oJBA9fpZgOEaEiV2FYINC2nhffVC8eF7jM-fiRxk4AsnHR77qTL-Q1ctuT3HuBf5GOGnzix5NVvEHkJKnxYUS4u9rJFjKq_GIkgbwLXSAX2yVnxVVE.qfhy3x898aU-QxA8PXqPdAVHi_9GjnAIzwbdscOUoxY&dib_tag=se&keywords=arduino+starter+kit&qid=1760220729&sprefix=arduino+starter+kit%2Caps%2C1362&sr=8-1

Must include:

Arduino Uno board (or compatible)

Breadboard

Jumper wires (male-to-male)

LEDs (various colors)

Resistors (220Ω, 1kΩ, etc.)

Push buttons

Potentiometer

Light sensor (photoresistor)

Temperature sensor (TMP36 or similar)

Passive buzzer

USB cable for Arduino

🖥️ Required:

A Windows, Mac, or Chromebook with a USB port

Free Arduino IDE software (we’ll guide installation in class)

📄 Provided by Instructor:

Project handouts

Weekly build guides

Optional extension activities

No additional books or textbooks are required