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Umesh Lokhande

Learn Arduino Programming to build a working prototype of your Next IDEA

This course is for beginners to advance Arduino Users. It doesn’t matter if you already know C Programming. We will begin our journey right from the basics of Arduino Uno. In the first few sections, we will brush-up the concept of C Programming in the context of Arduino. Later, we will make some Arduino Projects. The concept learned in the early part of the course will help us take projects to the next level (advance).

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Learn Arduino Programming to build a working prototype of your Next IDEA

This course is for beginners to advance Arduino Users. It doesn’t matter if you already know C Programming. We will begin our journey right from the basics of Arduino Uno. In the first few sections, we will brush-up the concept of C Programming in the context of Arduino. Later, we will make some Arduino Projects. The concept learned in the early part of the course will help us take projects to the next level (advance).

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"The Biggest objective of this course is to give you hands-on experience with Arduino Uno. This course will not only help you learn Arduino Programming but also help you understand the electronic circuit. We'll build several projects which will motivate you to learn concepts of electronics and hardware design. We have covered various popular interfaces like Bluetooth, Ethernet, etc. with example projects”

This course is a step-by-step guide to setting up Arduino IDE and electronics circuits for Programming. The course starts with very basic concepts and ends up making complex Arduino projects. We will set up every circuit from scratch and write Arduino programs for it. We’ll spend enough time in the beginning, to get the basics right. This will save time in the long run to get you confident to solve complex Arduino programming tasks.

Later, we'll be building some mini projects using LED, Switches, Sensors (Temperature/Humidity/Light Intensity), PIR Motion Sensor, Servo Motors, Character LCD Display Module, IR Sensor, Ethernet Shield, Wireless ZigBee Module, Bluetooth Module (HC-05), Streaming live data to IoT Cloud Platform like ThingSpeak and many more. These example projects will provide you with hands-on experience. After taking this course you’ll feel confident working with embedded systems projects.

In the end, we will connect all the bits and pieces we have learned so far to deliver bigger projects. These Arduino Projects will Include Remote Weather Monitoring Solution, Smart Home Automation, Wireless Sensor Network, etc.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Learn how to use latest arduino ide 2.0 and write arduino programs
  • Interfacing sensors, actuators for controlling and monitoring
  • Build several arduino mini projects to get more inside
  • Get hands-on experience with arduino programming (c/c++)
  • Sending data to iot cloud platform and create android app
  • Build real world arduino projects such as weather monitoring, smart home.
  • Design various arduino circuits which uses ethernet shield, bluetooth module

Syllabus

Introduction

In this lesson we will learn how Arduino has been organised. We will discuss about essential components on Arduino Uno and it's role. 

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Here is a list of components. We’ll be using in this Course Mastering Arduino Programming

In this lesson, we will learn how to setup and install Arduino IDE in order to Program Arduino Uno. Later on we will write very first Arduino Program to make sure all the setup working fine.

We will learn how to use the latest Arduino IDE 2.1 in  Arduino projects. We will explore different features and capabilities along with the user interface.

We will learn how to interface and control digital devices like LED and Switches to Arduino Project

In this lesson we will learn, how to control LED using Arduino Uno. We will first light-up an LED and then later on blink. This lesson will help us understand programming of GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) Pins.  

In this lesson, we will learn how to add Switch to an Arduino Project. Switch is an input device, makes our project more interactive with other peripheral. We will control LED at every switch press.

We will learn how to write C Programs. This lessons will make you comfortable working with Arduino C Programming based Projects.

We will learn about various data types of Arduino C Programming Language. Also we will explore how to use integer, character, float, double, long, byte and string while writing programs.

In this lesson, we will learn how to use control structure to make decision in our arduino programs. We will explore different variants of If Statements such as if, else...if and Nested if...else etc.

In this lesson, we will learn how to use switch case statement. Especially when we have more than 2 conditions on a single variable. Switch statements are far easier to read and maintain, hands down.

In this lesson, we will learn how to use for loop in Arduino Programs. It repeats a statement or group of statements while a given condition is true. We will write some example code to demonstrate capabilities of for loop.

In this lesson, we will learn how to use while loop in arduino programming. It is used when we want to execute a block of code repeatedly with a checked condition before making an iteration. If you want to check the condition after each iteration, you can use do while loop statement.

In this lesson, we will learn how to write Functions in Arduino Programs. Functions make program more modular and allows us to reuse the block of code multiple times in the same programs.

You will be able to connect different sensors. And stream data from sensor to control devices

This lesson is about Serial Communication in Arduino Uno. Serial UART will allow any Microcontroller to talk to Personal Computer or any other Serial Devices. In the end, we will control LED connected to Arduino from Serial Monitor of PC/Laptop.

This lesson is about interfacing Analog Temperature Sensor LM35 with Arduino Uno. We will first understand circuit connection between LM35 and Arduino. Later on, we will learn how to program Arduino in order to read temperature in degree centigrade (in °C).

This lesson is about interfacing of Passive IR(PIR) Motion Sensor with Arduino Uno. We will learn first how PIR Sensor works, in order to detect the human presence into IR Area. Later on we will learn about circuit connection and programming PIR Sensor to detect motion. 

We will learn about Pulse Width Modulation(PWM) of an Arduino in detail. PWM is a cool technique using which we can generate different analog voltage by means of digital input. In this lesson, we will use pwm in arduino to generate variable voltage to control exact brightness of an LED.

LCD Display Programming

In this lesson I will introduce you16x2 Character LCD Works?. This LCD Module is very popular and can easily available anywhere online. We will learn how to interface this Character LCD with Arduino Uno.  

In this lesson, we will learn Step-by-Step How to Interface Character LCD with Arduino and it's Programming. We will start this lesson with writing simple program to display string on LCD Display. Later on we will learn how to build complex yet cool projects where we will scroll text on LCD ether direction. By the end of this lesson you will be able to use every feature of 16x2 Character LCD Display.  

Lets explore how LDR means Light Dependent Resistor works and how it can be used in Arduino Projects

Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) is a very popular analog sensor to measure Light Intensity. In this lesson, we'll explore the introduction of LDR and how it can be used in Arduino projects to measure light intensity

In this lesson, we'll learn how to set up a circuit connection between LDR and Arduino. This breadboard circuit will let us read analog values from Light Dependent Resistor.

Let's write an Arduino program to read analog pins. With the help of programming, we will read changes in voltage which will be equivalent to light intensity in the surroundings. Later on, we'll control the LED connected to Arduino when it gets dark in room   

Lets learn how Servo Motor works? we'll start with introduction of servo motors. And then explore how to connect and control servo with Arduino Programming

Let's learn how Servo Motors works. We will discuss the working principle of Servo Motor.

Let's explore how to connect Servo Motor with Arduino. And later on, we'll write an Arduino program to precisely control the position of a Servo Motor

In this lesson, we'll learn how to use Servo Tester. This is very useful to test the servo motor prior to use in projects. Also, the servo tester is useful to calibrate the servo motor for precision control

Let's learn the types of Servo Motors. There are two types of Servo motors position and continuous rotation. This lesson will help you see both of them live in action. Using this knowledge you can select the right servo for your Arduino project

We will learn how to used Arduino Ethernet Shield for Internet Connectivity. Arduino Uno with Ethernet protocol will enable us to provide internet connectivity to any of our Arduino Project

In this lesson, we will learn How Ethernet Protocol Works? in-order to provide internet connectivity to Arduino. Later on will learn about Arduino Ethernet Shield. I will introduce you with every component on Ethernet Shield (For e.g W5100 Ethernet Chip, Micro SD Card Slot, SPI Pins). By the end of this lesson, we will be ready with Connection of Arduino with Ethernet Shield so that we can write a programs.  C

In this lesson, we will learn How to build a Webserver using Arduino Ethernet Shield. This session begin with connecting LED to Arduino Ethernet Shield. Later on we will write a Program to host simple HTML webpage to control LED connected to Arduino over Internet

In this lesson, we will learn to use Arduino and Ethernet Shield to provide Cloud Connectivity to our Arduino Projects. We will be using ThingSpeak IOT Platform to share Sensor Data with Public Server

This lesson is an Introduction of Cloud Computing with Arduino. Later on we will setup an account with ThingSpeak Platform to share Sensor Data Publicly on Internet

We will learn how to setup an ThingSpeak Channel to show Sensor Data on respective Channel/Field. This also include quick introduction of platform and services that ThingSpeak IOT Platform has to offer

We will start this lesson with Setting up an Basic Circuit Connection. We will first Connect LM35 Temperature Sensor with Arduino Ethernet shield. Later on we will start Writing Arduino Program to Send Sensor Data to ThingSpeak Dashboard using HTTP Post Method.

We'll learn about how HC-05 Bluetooth Module works Arduino Uno. In the end, we'll make Android App and control LED connected to Arduino Uno using Bluetooth Communication Protocol

In this lesson, we'll introduce you to HC-05 Bluetooth Module. Which is very famous and low-cost module. We'll get comfortable with hardware & software features of HC-05 Module.

Here, we'll learn how to Setup Circuit Connection between Arduino and HC-05 Bluetooth Module. Later on, we'll write a Arduino code to receive commands coming from Mobile App.

Here in this lesson, we'll Create Simple MIT App Inventor Project with Two Buttons. This App will be used to control LED connected to Arduino Uno. The Android App will be an Bluetooth Client   

Here we'll learn how to transfer the final APK file to our Smart Phone (Android). Finally, after installing App on Mobile Phone will test Android App to control LED using Bluetooth.

We'll learn how to Program and Simulate Arduino circuit in online simulator. We will be using Tinkercad Arduino Simulator which is a Web Application.

In this lesson, we'll create a Tinkercad account and sign in to its dashboard. It's a free online Arduino Simulator as a Web application. Also, we'll have a quick introduction to the Tinkercad dashboard 

We'll learn how to set up an Arduino circuit and write a program to blink LED. In this example, project we'll explore different features of Tinkercad Web Application

We'll learn how to use a tactile switch in Arduino simulation. We'll explore the use of templates and learn how to quickly modify the Arduino program.   

Let's learn how to simulate serial communication with Arduino using Tinkercad. The goal of this lesson is to show you the process and features related to serial monitoring in web application.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Begins with the basics of Arduino Uno and C programming, which builds a strong foundation for learners with little to no prior experience in embedded systems
Covers various popular interfaces like Bluetooth and Ethernet with example projects, which provides practical experience in connecting Arduino projects to other devices and networks
Includes building mini-projects using LEDs, switches, sensors, servo motors, and LCD displays, which offers a comprehensive introduction to common electronic components
Teaches how to send data to IoT cloud platforms and create Android apps, which develops skills relevant to modern IoT applications and mobile integration
Uses Arduino IDE 2.1, which is the latest version, so learners will be using current software
Requires specific hardware components like an Arduino Uno, sensors, and modules, which may require additional investment beyond the course fee

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Mastering Arduino by Building Real World Applications with these activities:
Review Basic Electronics Concepts
Reinforce your understanding of fundamental electronics principles to better grasp circuit design and component behavior in Arduino projects.
Browse courses on Ohm's Law
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  • Review online resources explaining basic electronic components and their functions.
  • Solve practice problems related to Ohm's Law and series/parallel circuits.
  • Identify electronic components and their symbols.
Review 'Electronics for Dummies'
Solidify your understanding of electronics fundamentals, which are essential for successful Arduino project development.
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  • Read the chapters covering basic circuit theory and electronic components.
  • Work through the example problems and exercises in the book.
  • Identify key concepts and terms for future reference.
Practice Blinking LEDs with Different Delays
Reinforce your understanding of digital output and timing functions by experimenting with different blink patterns.
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  • Write an Arduino sketch to blink an LED.
  • Modify the sketch to change the blink rate using different delay values.
  • Experiment with multiple LEDs and different blink patterns.
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Document Your Arduino Projects
Improve your understanding and retention by documenting your projects, including code, schematics, and explanations.
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  • Create a document for each Arduino project you complete.
  • Include the Arduino code, circuit diagram, and a description of how the project works.
  • Explain the purpose of each component and the logic behind the code.
Build a Simple Temperature Display
Apply your knowledge of sensors and LCD displays to create a practical project that measures and displays temperature.
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  • Connect a temperature sensor (e.g., LM35) to the Arduino.
  • Interface an LCD display to the Arduino.
  • Write code to read the temperature sensor and display the value on the LCD.
  • Calibrate the sensor for accurate readings.
Design a Smart Home Prototype
Integrate multiple sensors and actuators to create a functional prototype of a smart home system.
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  • Choose a specific smart home function (e.g., automated lighting, temperature control).
  • Select appropriate sensors and actuators for the chosen function.
  • Design the circuit and write the Arduino code to control the system.
  • Test and refine the prototype.
Contribute to an Arduino Library
Deepen your understanding of Arduino libraries by contributing to an existing open-source project.
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  • Find an Arduino library on GitHub that interests you.
  • Identify a bug or feature request in the library's issue tracker.
  • Fork the repository and implement the fix or feature.
  • Submit a pull request with your changes.

Career center

Learners who complete Mastering Arduino by Building Real World Applications will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
IoT Developer
An Internet of Things developer builds and maintains systems of interconnected devices that collect and exchange data. This course provides hands-on experience with building IoT devices using Arduino, along with a solid understanding of sensors, actuators, and communication protocols like Bluetooth and Ethernet. The course's focus on sending data to IoT cloud platforms like ThingSpeak directly translates to the work of an IoT developer. The projects involving weather monitoring and smart home automation offer practical applications of IoT. This course could be very useful for anyone looking to work in the field of IoT development.
Embedded Systems Engineer
An embedded systems engineer designs, develops, and tests the software and hardware that power various devices. This course helps build a foundation by offering hands-on experience with Arduino programming, electronic circuits, and microcontroller interfaces. A deep understanding of C programming, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols—all covered in the course—is critical for an embedded systems engineer. The course provides practical experience with projects involving wireless communication, IoT cloud platforms, and various sensors, which are highly relevant to the role.
Firmware Engineer
A firmware engineer develops the low-level software that controls hardware devices. This course is highly relevant to firmware development as it provides practical experience with programming microcontrollers (Arduino), controlling hardware components, and working with communication protocols. Learning C programming through this course may prove to be useful for a firmware engineer. The course also offers experience with various sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces, which are essential knowledge for this role. It's also helpful that this course covers setting up development environments, which are used on a daily basis by firmware engineers.
Mechatronics Engineer
A mechatronics engineer designs and develops systems that combine mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering. This course may be quite useful, as it provides a foundation in electronics, microcontrollers, and programming, all of which are core to mechatronics. The course's hands-on projects involving sensors, actuators, and communication, along with the use of C programming, are directly applicable to the mechatronics field. The use of servo motors and the implementation of control systems in particular, is an important part of mechatronics, and this course teaches this well.
Robotics Engineer
A robotics engineer designs and builds robots for various applications using a combination of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. This course provides a relevant introduction to working with microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and programming for embedded systems, which are core facets of robotics. The course's hands-on projects involving servo motors, sensors, and wireless communication are directly applicable to building robotic systems. Furthermore, the use of C programming is a key skill for a robotics engineer, and this course may be useful for both learning C and seeing how it is used in robotic contexts.
Automation Engineer
An automation engineer designs, develops, and implements automated systems for various processes. This course provides experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators. The course covers various interfacing techniques and control systems, which form the core of most automated systems. The projects in this course, such as smart home automation, are directly relevant to the responsibilities of an automation engineer. This experience gives an automation engineer the ability to design and implement custom solutions. This is done with programming in C and a hands-on approach to project building.
Hardware Engineer
A hardware engineer is involved in the design, development, and testing of physical components of computer systems and other devices. This course provides a useful introduction to working with electronic circuits, microcontrollers, and various hardware components like sensors, LEDs, and servo motors. The hands-on approach is well-suited for aspiring hardware engineers as well. This course may help them understand the practical aspects of hardware interactions and the function of different components. The course’s coverage of interfaces like Bluetooth and Ethernet may be useful for this role, too.
Product Developer
A product developer designs and creates new products or improves existing ones. This course provides a useful introduction to building prototypes using Arduino. This is important for product development. The course’s hands-on approach allows for an understanding of the practical aspects of product design and development. The projects in this course, such as weather monitoring solutions, smart home automation, and wireless sensor networks, can be a starting point to building real-world applications. An understanding of the C programming language is useful for the role, too.
Electrical Engineer
An electrical engineer designs and develops electrical systems and components. This course may be useful as it provides hands-on experience with electronic circuits, microcontrollers, and various hardware interfaces. The course’s focus on programming microcontrollers allows an electrical engineer to implement more complex controls for the devices they build. The projects involving sensors, actuators, and communication protocols, such as Bluetooth and Ethernet, are relevant to the electrical engineering field. The course also offers practical experience with circuit design and hardware interaction.
Control Systems Engineer
A control systems engineer designs and implements systems that control the behavior of other systems. This course may be helpful as it provides hands-on experience with microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators. These are essential elements of control systems. The course teaches how to program these components to achieve the desired behavior. The projects in this course, such as controlling motors, using sensors, and monitoring data, give you the ability to design and implement control systems. The course’s coverage of various communication protocols is relevant to the field, too.
Research and Development Engineer
A research and development engineer works on creating new technologies and improving existing ones through research. This course’s focus on hands-on experience building and prototyping could be valuable to an R&D engineer. This course may be helpful in understanding how to use microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols to create new solutions. The course's coverage of various interfaces and its focus on practical project building can give an R&D engineer the opportunity to experiment and innovate.
Applications Engineer
An applications engineer works directly with customers, providing technical support and solutions based on the company's products. The hands-on experience from this course in building practical projects using Arduino and its peripherals may be useful for an applications engineer. This is because the engineer needs to understand the functionality and capabilities of the hardware and software. The course may be helpful for an applications engineer to understand how to use the skills to solve real world problems based on their company's products. The course experience also allows the engineer to understand the perspective and challenges that the customer faces.
Test Engineer
A test engineer is responsible for testing products and systems to ensure they meet the required standards. This course has some relevance, as it provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of hardware interaction and software control. This course’s focus on embedded systems can help a test engineer understand the technical specifications and requirements of devices. The hands-on projects in the course can give test engineers a framework for how hardware and software are designed. This is important when creating tests for complex systems. With the experience from this course, a test engineer is better able to understand where issues might arise.
Technical Writer
A technical writer creates documentation for technical products, such as hardware and software. This course has some relevance in that it provides an overview of the structure and function of embedded systems, as well as hands-on experience building and prototyping. This course may be helpful for a technical writer to create more accurate and understandable content for the products they document. The course also may assist with explaining the technical aspects of the development process such as interfacing different components, as well as using C programming to control hardware. This course will likely improve their ability to write technical documentation.
Project Manager
While a project manager does not typically interact with hardware or software on a daily basis, this course provides useful insights into the processes involved in developing embedded systems and IoT devices. A project manager would benefit from the practical knowledge of hardware, software, and systems design, as this allows for more informed decision making throughout the development process. The project manager should understand the challenges involved in both design and implementation. This course provides an overview of the types of work that the team is doing. As such, this course may be helpful for a project manager.

Reading list

We've selected one books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Mastering Arduino by Building Real World Applications.
Provides a broad overview of electronics concepts, making it a great resource for beginners. It covers essential topics like circuit analysis, components, and basic projects. While not Arduino-specific, it builds a strong foundation for understanding the underlying electronics principles used in Arduino projects. It is best used as additional reading to provide more depth.

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