Arduino_Basic_Workshop_powerpoint_outline.pptx
- 1. Introduction to Arduino: Basic Workshop Getting Started with Arduino Programming and Hardware Presenter: Date: 2025
- 2. What is Arduino? • Brief overview of Arduino platform • Open-source electronics platform • Popular Arduino boards (Uno, Nano, Mega) • Uses and applications
- 3. Components of Arduino • Arduino Board overview (microcontroller, digital pins, analog pins, power pins) • USB port, reset button • LEDs and other onboard components
- 4. Setting Up Your Arduino Environment • Installing Arduino IDE (overview) • Connecting Arduino to PC • First look at the Arduino IDE interface (Sketch, Serial Monitor, Board selection)
- 5. Your First Arduino Program - Blink LED • What is a sketch? • Explanation of setup() and loop() functions • Code walkthrough for blinking built-in LED • Uploading code to Arduino
- 6. Understanding Arduino Pins • Digital pins vs Analog pins • Input and Output modes • Basic wiring examples with LEDs and buttons
- 7. Using Digital Inputs and Outputs • Controlling an LED with a push button • Pull-up and pull-down resistors basics • Example code for button-controlled LED
- 8. Introduction to Sensors • What is a sensor? • Basic analog sensor example: potentiometer or photoresistor • Reading analog values and printing to Serial Monitor
- 9. Serial Communication Basics • Purpose of Serial Monitor • Using Serial.print() and Serial.println() • Debugging with Serial Monitor
- 10. Simple Project Example • Build a basic LED dimmer using a potentiometer • Circuit diagram and code walkthrough
- 11. Tips for Beginners • Safety and handling Arduino • Debugging tips • Resources for learning (Arduino website, forums, tutorials)
- 12. Summary and Q&A • Recap key points • Encourage practice and exploration • Questions from participants