Learning Arduino: The Basics

- Hi, I'm Peggy Fisher. And welcome to Up and Running with Arduino. Arduino is an open-source microcontroller that makes interacting with objects in environments easy. Microcontrollers are everywhere, from R/C cars, to walkie-talkies, even watches. The Arduino boards might be small, but don't let their size deceive you. They are powerful in their capabilities, and provide lots of room for growth. In this course, we will start with the most popular board, the Arduino Uno.

Throughout the course, we will also explore the Leonardo, the Esplora, and the Yun. We will even take a look at the Lily Pad, which is designed to be sewn into your clothing. Before diving into programming with the microcontroller boards, we'll start by covering some basic information about electronic components and circuits. In addition, I'll show you how to set up your computer to talk to the Arduino, on both a Mac and a PC. And we'll even explore projects that make lights flash, robots dance, and so much more.

Let's get Up and Running with Arduino.