30% Theory 70% Practical
This course is ideal for aspiring developers and tech enthusiasts who want to learn how to create projects with Arduino. Whether you’re just starting or already have some experience with electronics, this course will give you the knowledge and hands-on practice needed to succeed. You will begin by setting up the Arduino environment and learning how to use the Arduino IDE. Then, you’ll move on to connecting sensors and working with components like LEDs, buzzers, servos, and motors.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a strong understanding of Arduino and the skills to create practical projects like smart home systems and environmental monitors. You’ll be ready to bring your ideas to life with Arduino!
(Your Journey to Arduino Mastery Begins)
This month focuses on understanding the core principles and foundational concepts of the Arduino microcontroller and C++ programming. By the end of this phase, you will have a solid grasp of the basics required to start building exciting projects with Arduino.
Week 1: Introduction to Arduino, Basic Electronics and C++
Begin with Arduino and discover its wide range of applications. Cover the basics of electronics and C++ programming, focusing on syntax and coding structures.
Week 2: Understanding IDE Setup, Pinout Reference, Basic Coding and Variables
Familiarize yourself with setting up the Arduino IDE for efficient coding. Learn the Arduino board’s pinout and reference guide, and dive into basic coding concepts and variables for your first program.
Week 3: Understanding Data Types, Reading Analog Voltage with analogRead and Using Print Commands
Dive into data types in C++ and how to use them in Arduino projects. Learn to read analog voltages with the analogRead function and display values using print and println commands.
Week 4: Generating a PWM Signal on the Arduino
Master Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and learn how to generate PWM signals with Arduino. Discover how to control LEDs and motors and use a potentiometer to adjust their behavior.
(Project: 01) Create a circuit in which you use a potentiometer to input analog readings. Based on these readings, generate a PWM signal to dim an LED.
This month focuses on enhancing your skills in working with various components and understanding advanced concepts with Arduino. By the end of this phase, you’ll be equipped to develop more complex Arduino projects with RGB LEDs, buzzers, LDRs, push buttons, and handle interrupts.
Week 1: Understanding Arduino if Statements and RGB LEDs
Use if statements in Arduino to make decisions in your code. Connect and control RGB LEDs to change their colors based on these decisions.
Week 2: Using Active Buzzers to Add Sound to Your Project
Create different colors with an RGB LED using PWM signals and connect an active buzzer to your Arduino. Generate sounds with the buzzer in a simple project.
Week 3: Using LDR Analog/Digital Module and Push Button
Connect an LDR to detect light and use a push button with Arduino. In this project, the LED will turn on when the LDR senses low light and can be controlled by the button.
Week 4: Configuring and Handling Arduino GPIO Interrupts, and Managing Switch Bounce
Set up GPIO interrupts to react to events like a button press. Handle switch bounce to ensure button presses work correctly.
(Project: 02): Create a smart home light control system using an RGB LED, buzzer, LDR for light detection, and a push-button for manual control, with interrupt handling and switch bounce management.
This month focuses on expanding your skills by working with various components and understanding more advanced topics. By the end of this phase, you’ll be equipped to develop complex Arduino projects with servos, stepper motors, relays, PIR sensors, DHT11/DHT22 sensors, LCD displays, and the BME280 sensor.
Week 1: Understanding and Using Servos in Projects
Use Arduino to operate servo motors and adjust their position with code in your projects.
Week 2: Understanding How to Use a Stepper Motor and Use a Relay with Arduino IDE
Control stepper motors, understand their differences from servo motors, and use relays to manage high-voltage devices.
Week 3: HC-SR501 PIR Sensor Works & Interface It with Arduino, and Interfacing DHT11 and DHT22 Sensors with Arduino
Interface the HC-SR501 PIR sensor to detect motion and use DHT11/DHT22 sensors to measure temperature and humidity, displaying the data on the Serial Monitor.
Week 4: Connecting and Using an LCD Display, and Interface BME280 Temperature, Humidity & Pressure Sensor with Arduino
Display text and sensor readings on an LCD with Arduino, and measure temperature, humidity, and pressure using the BME280 sensor.
(Project: 03): Create a smart environmental monitor that uses DHT11/DHT22 sensor, LCD display, and BME280 sensor to measure and display environmental conditions.
Get started with Arduino, basic electronics, and C++ programming.
Set up the Arduino IDE, understand pinout, and write simple Arduino programs.
Learn data types, use analog Read and print commands, and explore loops in C++.
Master PWM signals using Arduino and understand the potentiometer.
Learn to use if statements and control RGB LEDs with Arduino.
Create colors with PWM signals and add sound using active buzzers.
Handle GPIO interrupts, manage switch bounce, and write reliable interrupt-based programs.
Working with Components and Design Systems
Connect and use an LCD display, and interface BME280 sensor to measure temperature, humidity, and pressure.
Muhammad Tayyab Khan is a highly skilled professional with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Sir Syed University and 8 years of experience in electronics, including 2 years as an Embedded Firmware Developer. Known for his ability to simplify complex IoT and embedded systems concepts, Tayyab guides students through the essentials of ESP32 and Internet of Things in a structured, approachable, and engaging way.
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