arduino-class

This repository will contain sample code and notes for an introductory Arduino class. The curriculum covers the following:

1. Hello World & Digital Output - What a microcontroller is, how AVR differs from Arduino, basics of the environment, & how a breadboard works. Also, manipulating the built-in LED on pin 13 and a common-anode RGB LED.
2. Digital Input - Detecting when a switch is pressed. also: debouncing, the first weird, frustrating electronics thing.
3. Serial communication - Talking to a computer. Back to software, it works like you'd think, so relaxing!
4. Analog Output - How PWM works, why it isn't really analog, and what servos are good for.
5. Analog Input - Reading a non-binary value from a photoresistor.
6. Synthesis (maybe) - making a laser tripwire alarm sounds like fun.

We are using a basic list of materials, which can be purchased for about $25 per student:

• Arduino Uno
• Jumper wires
• Photoresistors
• Common-anode RGB LEDs
• 150 ohm resistors
• Breadboards
• Pushbuttons
• Mini servos

You can find class notes at the following links, or as PDFs within the project's folders. You will miss the animated GIFs if you use the PDFs, though.

• Lesson 1 - Digital Output
• Lesson 2 - Digital Input
• Lesson 3 - Serial Communication
• Lesson 4 - Analog Input/Output
• Lesson 5 - What To Buy For Your New Hobby