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Tech Explorations™ Arduino Step by Step: Getting Started Course Catalog

The original comprehensive course designed for new Arduino Makers

What you’ll 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 Arduino.
Understand what is prototyping.
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

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!

Description

This course is for the new Arduino Maker.

Do you have a passion for learning?

Are you excited about becoming a Maker with the Arduino?

If you answered “yes!” to both, then you are ready to get started!

In making this course, I emphasized the importance of getting the basics right and learning to mastery. As an educator for over 15 years, I know first-hand that hitting a roadblock because you lack the fundamental knowledge to progress can be demotivating.

You will be comfortable with the basic prototyping tools and their usage, the basics of the Arduino programming environment, language and programming.

You will be able to use a variety of components. From simple buttons and LEDs to visible color and ultraviolet light, and other environmental sensors.

Apart from knowing how to use the components that I demonstrate in this course, you will also learn how to read datasheets, how to use libraries on your own, and how to learn the skills you need to create the gadgets you want, on your own. With knowledge comes freedom, and I will help you get there.

I invite you to review the free lectures in the first section of the course to find out more details about it.

I look forward to learning with you!