Arduino Course for Beginners - Open-Source Electronics Platform

Overview

Dive into the world of Arduino with this comprehensive 4-5 hour course designed for beginners. Explore the fundamentals of electronics, including electricity, voltage, current, and resistance, before delving into the Arduino platform. Learn about microcontrollers, various Arduino boards, and their specifications. Master the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and understand essential programming concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, and functions. Gain hands-on experience with digital and analog input/output operations, and discover how to utilize libraries to expand your project capabilities. No hardware is required to follow along, making this course accessible to all aspiring makers and electronics enthusiasts. By the end, you'll have the skills to create your own Arduino projects and continue your journey in open-source electronics.

Syllabus

) Course Introduction.
) Section 2: Foundation of Electronics.
) Electricity .
) Static Electricity .
) Current Electricity .
) Voltage .
) Current .
) Resistance .
) Ohm’s Law .
) Ohm’s Law Example .
) Resistances in Series and Parallel .
) Resistance Color Coding.
) Section 3: Intro to Arduino Board.
) What is Microcontroller and Microprocessor .
) What category Arduino falls into? .
) Different Types of Arduino Boards .
) About Arduino .
) Parts of Arduino Uno .
) Technical Specifications of Arduino Uno.
) What is IDE? .
) Downloading and Installing the official IDE .
) Preparing your computer .
) Testing the Arduino. .
) What if you don’t have an Arduino board?.
) Section 5: Before we move ahead.
) What is breadboard? .
) How to make connections in breadboard? .
) Some safety instructions and Do’s and Don’ts .
) Input & Output .
) Analog & Digital .
) Bit & Byte.
) Section 6: Arduino Programming.
) Introduction .
) The First Step into Programming .
) Bare minimum structure of an Arduino Program.
) Comments .
) White Spaces and Case Sensitivity .
) pinMode .
) digitalWrite and delay .
) Camel casing.
) What are variables and data types .
) Int data type .
) Arithmetic operators .
) Incrementing and Decrementing our variables .
) Float data type .
) Bool/Boolean data type .
) Byte data type .
) Char data type .
) Conclusion .
) What is Scope? Global and Local Variables .
) What are Qualifiers, starting with const qualifier .
) Alternative to const qualifier: #define .
) Static Qualifier.
) What are comparison operators? .
) What are Logical Operators?.
) Section 6.3 Control Structures .
) if statement .
) else statement .
) A joke :P .
) if - else Simulation .
) Introduction to loop control structures .
) For loop .
) While loop .
) do…while loop .
) break .
) continue .
) return .
) switch..case.
) Arrays .
) Strings.
) What are functions? .
) Create your own functions.
) digitalRead & digitalWrite .
) analogRead and Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) .
) analogWrite and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
) What are Libraries?.
) How to add Libraries in Arduino IDE.
) What next?.

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Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 34 Class Central reviews

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Walter III @walterluke111

I am an ICT teacher with a focus on programming. Recently, our school launched a new curriculum that includes Arduino and Basic Electricity concepts. Initially, I had no background or experience in these areas. Thankfully, Class Central and freeCod…

I am an ICT teacher with a focus on programming. Recently, our school launched a new curriculum that includes Arduino and Basic Electricity concepts. Initially, I had no background or experience in these areas.

Thankfully, Class Central and freeCodeCamp introduced comprehensive courses on these topics. The course showcase the Introduction to Basics of Electricity and Arduino provided by these platforms has been incredibly valuable. The course content is thorough, and the delivery is clear and easy to understand, even for someone with no prior knowledge.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Sir Ashish for his precise and easy-to-understand explanations. Your guidance has been instrumental in helping me grasp these new concepts.

Thank you to Class Central and freeCodeCamp for making such high-quality educational resources accessible. More power to you all. ♥♥♥
Abror @lionbek

The Arduino course was excellent! It provided clear instructions, hands-on projects, and great support.
MANOHARAN M @MahiMano2003

The Arduino course for beginners is an excellent introduction to the world of open-source electronics. It provides a comprehensive foundation for those new to Arduino, covering topics such as hardware components, coding in the Arduino IDE, and practical projects. The course's hands-on approach and step-by-step tutorials make it accessible for novices, and the open-source nature of Arduino fosters creativity and experimentation. Whether you want to build simple gadgets or dive deeper into electronics, this course is a great starting point.
Shravani Gore

As a student who recently completed the "Arduino for Beginners: Master Arduino and C Programming" course, I can confidently say it was an incredibly valuable learning experience. The course is perfect for anyone new to electronics and programming. T…

As a student who recently completed the "Arduino for Beginners: Master Arduino and C Programming" course, I can confidently say it was an incredibly valuable learning experience. The course is perfect for anyone new to electronics and programming. The instructor did an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. I particularly appreciated how the course started with the basics, teaching me how to set up the Arduino board and get familiar with the Arduino IDE before diving into coding. The hands-on projects, like controlling LEDs and sensors, were very engaging and helped me apply what I learned immediately. While the course focused on C programming, it was also very practical, offering real-world applications that made the concepts stick. I did find that once I got the hang of the basics, I wished for a bit more advanced content, especially in areas like robotics or IoT. Overall, this course provided a solid foundation in both Arduino and programming, and I feel much more confident in my ability to build my own projects in the future. I would highly recommend it to anyone starting out in the world of electronics.
Kumuditha Gunindu Narangoda

thanks a lot I got lot of knowledge and I really appriciate. And the lessons are verry clear and undestandable.
Sithara

I recently completed the Arduino course, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience! The curriculum was well-structured, starting from the very basics and gradually progressing to more advanced projects. The hands-on approach made learning…

I recently completed the Arduino course, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my experience! The curriculum was well-structured, starting from the very basics and gradually progressing to more advanced projects. The hands-on approach made learning both engaging and practical.

The instructor was knowledgeable and passionate, providing clear explanations and plenty of real-world examples. I especially appreciated the troubleshooting tips and the emphasis on understanding the concepts behind the code, which really helped solidify my skills.

The community aspect of the course was also a highlight. Having access to forums and group projects allowed for collaboration and sharing ideas, making it feel less isolating as I learned.

I walked away from the course not only with a solid understanding of Arduino but also with several completed projects that I’m proud of. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in electronics or programming, whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to enhance your skills!

Overall, a fantastic learning experience!
Apollo Andongo

## Arduino Course Review for Beginners The Arduino course is an excellent introduction to physical computing for beginners. It covers the fundamentals of Arduino programming, from setting up the IDE to working with sensors, motors, and displays. Th…

## Arduino Course Review for Beginners

The Arduino course is an excellent introduction to physical computing for beginners. It covers the fundamentals of Arduino programming, from setting up the IDE to working with sensors, motors, and displays. The lessons are well-structured, starting with simple projects like blinking LEDs and gradually building up to more advanced topics. The course is suitable for complete beginners with no prior programming or electronics experience. By the end, you'll have the skills to create your own Arduino projects and expand your knowledge further. The course is free, with practical examples and exercises to reinforce your learning. Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone interested in Arduino and physical computin.
Pulhara Dilhanya

The Arduino and Electronics course encompasses a total of 78 significant topics which include the basics of electronics up to advanced Arduino concepts. It starts with fundamentals lightning, ohm’s law, and resistance and then onto micro controller…

The Arduino and Electronics course encompasses a total of 78 significant topics which include the basics of electronics up to advanced Arduino concepts. It starts with fundamentals lightning, ohm’s law, and resistance and then onto micro controllers, Arduino boards, and IDE configuration. Basic of programming such as variables, loops, and functions are well taken care of. Some of the practical topics touch on breadboarding, working with analog and digital signals and solving problems. Additionally, advanced Arduino modules, features, and their applications like PWM, EEPROM, communication protocol (SPI, I2C) with simple projects and their potential application are also covered. All in all, it serves as a complete reference to beginners and the interested
Rishabh Vishwakarma

Having recently completed an Arduino course, I must say it was an enlightening experience. The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced projects. The hands-on approach allowed me to grasp concepts quickly, and the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. Overall, a highly recommended course for anyone looking to dive into the world of Arduino and electronics.
Jalla Viswaswara Rao

This Arduino course is an exceptional resource for beginners diving into the world of microcontrollers and electronics. The curriculum is expertly crafted to cater to individuals with little to no prior experience, providing a solid foundation in bo…

This Arduino course is an exceptional resource for beginners diving into the world of microcontrollers and electronics. The curriculum is expertly crafted to cater to individuals with little to no prior experience, providing a solid foundation in both hardware and software aspects of Arduino.

One of the course's highlights is its hands-on approach, offering practical projects that progressively build upon each other, reinforcing key concepts while fostering creativity. From blinking LEDs to more complex sensor interfacing and automation tasks, every lesson is designed to engage and empower learners.

The instructor's clear explanations and step-by-step tutorials make complex topics easily understandable, ensuring that students grasp the underlying principles behind Arduino programming and circuit design. Additionally, the course provides ample supplementary materials, including code snippets, schematics, and troubleshooting tips, enhancing the learning experience.

Whether you're a hobbyist, a student, or a professional looking to upskill, this Arduino course delivers comprehensive content in a concise and accessible format. By the course's end, students emerge with the confidence and competence to tackle their own Arduino projects, making it a highly recommended resource for anyone venturing into the exciting realm of electronics.
Dagnachew Beyene Abdu

I have had the Arduino Mega kit for more than 2 months with no pieces of knowledge how to operate it. This time, due to your course, I knew each member of the kits plus how I can program and operate the Kits. Thank God that I can train my Sons(Ages 10 and 7) on how they can begin the issues of Electrical engineering and computer science. When I practice with this knowledge and do more projects, I will come to your center for Advanced topics about Arduino. Thank You Very Much !!
PRATEEK KUMAR

The Arduino course for beginners is an excellent introduction to the world of open-source electronics. It provides a comprehensive foundation for those new to Arduino, covering topics such as hardware components, coding in the Arduino IDE, and practical projects.
Chiranjeevi

It's is very good Course it's very useful for beginners to know the basics of aurdino and it use I am first year engineering student I didn't know about the aurdino but I want to use it for my upcoming projects so I started to learn it . It is worthy course
Alessandra Bumatay

very detailed video discussions, easy to follow and understand the topics of arduino. And it is very helpful for students who doesn't understand the concepts of arduino.
Raymondo Davids

I have learn basic principles and practice of Arduino uno and Coding using Arduino IDE software program. O have also learn on creating variable and data types
Mohammad Arish

Thank you
it was a great course for who want to start working with Arduino
I learn many thing about electronics and Arduino in this course
Thank you Ashish
Ankit Kumar

It is very helpful for us. I was fresher when I join this course. And through this I learn important things related to IOT.
Mohammed Arshad

Good course very understandable . learning is very easy.good lessons .very understandable and good presentation
CHIRANJEEVI T B 7.10724E+11

It's is very useful for me as a beginner and it's easy to understand what they are teaching it's is also intresting
Anulacion, Kristine Gayle F.

The course was easy to follow and gives clear and easy to understand explanations on each specific topics.