Nova Labs Class# ARD-101

Description

In this introductory course to the Arduino, we will help you with the questions below:

1. What is Arduino? How did it get started? Who invented it? Why?

2. What are some of the interesting things that people are already doing with Arduino?

3. Which Arduino is right for me? How can I tell? Where can I get one? We will have them available for purchase for a nominal fee!

4. How do I get started with sample projects? Bring your laptop (Windows, OS X, or Linux) and we will install the development tools on it with you.

5. Is there a good tutorial that I can follow? We will provide an excellent tutorial for you to take with you.

6. What's the first project I can do? Each class member will wire blinking lights on a prototyping board and run the software on an Arduino to make your lights blink!

Curriculum

• Facility Basics
  • Wireless instructions
  • Restrooms, Fire escapes, etc.
• An Introduction to the Arduino
• Look at some cool projects you can do!
• Some Safety Facts before we proceed
• Setup Arduino IDE
  • Install the IDE
  • Tutorial Book
• Our First Programs
  • Blinky
  • Blinky expanded

The powerpoint presentation for the class can be downloaded here:

arduino101_class_spring_2014.pdf

(Note that Jennyfer does not use these exact slide, thought the objectives are similar. There is more hands-on electronics since each students has a kit.