Arduino Coding Part 1: LEDs, Servos, Buttons, Buzzers, and More
Elene Feigenbaum
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(119)
In this 10-lesson STEM class, students will be learn basic coding skills to program an Arduino and breadboard circuits containing LEDs, buttons, buzzers, and servos to make projects that light up, move and make sound.
Class experience
Beginner Level
Do you like to invent things? In this class you will learn the basics of Arduino coding and how to use buttons, servos, speakers, and potentiometers to make exciting projects that light up, make sounds, and move. The classes are taught using a blend of lecture, discussion and modeling. I will demonstrate how to complete the wiring and coding through an Arduino simulation program called TinkerCad. You will follow along on your own TinkerCad account or using an actual Arduino...
Students will learn the basic functions of an Arduino microcontroller, basic code structure, how to build series and parallel circuits, how to write code using functions and variables, and how to use a potentiometers and a button.
My classes will teach you basic coding skills needed to program an Arduino microcontroller. In these classes you will learn about the Arduino and how to write code that allows it to read input from sensors and send output to actuators. You will be guided through the wiring and coding for each type of sensor and actuator so that you will eventually be able to create your own inventions. I have been a private school middle and high school science teacher for over 30 years. During that time, I taught classes in chemistry, engineering, earth science, life science, chemistry, forensic science, biology, and health. I enjoy teaching through hands-on experimentation and I believe that students learn best when they are activity engaged in the learning process. I am an amateur photographer and love to photograph my grandchildren, my dog, and wildlife. I enjoy creating scrapbooks from my photos. I also enjoy tinkering with my Arduino and 3D printer to create inventions of my own.
Students who wish to use a real Arduino will need to have the following materials: Arduino Uno, USB cable, solderless breadboard, 20 male jumper wires of different colors, 3 200-ohm resistors, 2 1000-ohm resistors, LEDs, potentiometer, passive speaker, servo, and a pushbutton. They will also need to download and install the Arduino IDE from www.arduino.cc. Students who wish to use the virtual internet-based Arduino simulator, called TinkerCad, need to create their own account at www.tinkercad.com and have a computer with internet capability. Some devices we will learn about are not found in the TinkerCad simulation. Recommended kit - has the most items that can be also be used for Arduino Classes Parts 2 and 3 as well. https://www.amazon.com/EL-KIT-001-Project-Complete-Starter-Tutorial/dp/B01CZTLHGE/ref=asc_df_B01CZTLHGE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241907595991&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8544331822937541734&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015321&hvtargid=pla-464156272733&psc=1
We will be using the online Arduino simulation program called TinkerCad at www.tinkercad.com. Students who would like to build using an actual Arduino will need to download the Arduino software, called Arduino IDE, from www.arduino.cc
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(119)
I have been a private school middle and high school science teacher for over 30 years. During that time, I taught classes in chemistry, engineering, earth science, life science, chemistry, forensic science, biology, and health. I enjoy teaching...
Group Class
$180
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 97 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-8 learners per class
