Beginner
Elementary

Arduino Basics

Learn the fundamentals of Arduino programming and electronics through fun, hands-on projects.

4 weeks
245 students
4.8
What You'll Learn
Understand basic electronics principles
Learn Arduino IDE and programming basics
Build 5 hands-on projects
Troubleshoot common issues
Create your own simple circuits
Course Curriculum
4 weeks of hands-on learning

Week 1: Introduction to Arduino

  • What is Arduino?
  • Setting up the IDE
  • Your first program

Week 2: Basic Electronics

  • LEDs and resistors
  • Digital outputs
  • Blinking patterns

Week 3: Inputs and Sensors

  • Push buttons
  • Digital inputs
  • Simple sensor readings

Week 4: Final Project

  • Traffic light system
  • Project presentation
  • Next steps
Materials & Downloads
Everything you need to get started

Physical Components:

Arduino Uno R3
Breadboard
LED lights (various colors)
Resistors (220Ω, 1kΩ)
Push buttons
Jumper wires
USB cable

Downloadable Resources:

Arduino Starter Guide (PDF)
Download
Code Examples (ZIP)
Wiring Diagrams (PDF)
Free

Full course access

Lifetime access
All materials included
Certificate of completion
Community access
Your Instructor
MT

Meron Tadesse

CTO, AbriTech Solutions

Expert in IoT development and educational technology with years of experience teaching Arduino and robotics.

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