Creative Electronics with Arduino
This program, created in collaboration with SparkFun Electronics, presents an introduction to the world of embedded electronics with Arduino. Arduino was created to empower artists and engage the creative mind in building projects with an interactive component. Students will begin this program by learning the basics of digital control systems, how to use analog sensors, and how to control a state machine using buttons. We will then build on this knowledge to create systems that make sound and control powerful RGB and LCD displays. Lastly, students will get an introduction into robotics and work with motors, transistors, and serial communication.
Please note: This program is currently in development and will open for enrollment once a release date is scheduled.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of and ability to write code that interacts with the physical world through both analog and digital interfaces
- Ability to design and build interactive projects that create lighting patterns and sound
- Understanding of fundamental analog electronics
Overview
- Session 1: Introduction to digital control
- Session 2: Custom functions & color mixing RGB
- Session 3: Reading analog sensors
- Session 4: Push buttons and state machines
- Session 1: Making sounds and playing music
- Session 2: LCD display interface basics
- Session 3: NeoPixel RGB display control
- Session 4: Micro OLED graphic LCD display
- Session 1: Servo motor control
- Session 2: Switching Transistor Circuits for standard motors
- Session 3: H-Bridge motor control of speed and direction
- Session 4: PID control basics: How to get to where you want to go
Featured Coursework
- Build a Persistence of Vision (POV) display
- Re-create your own motion-activated ringtone alarm
- Create an interactive desk lamp
Requirements
- Equipment:
- SparkFun Inventor's Kit
- Neopixel strip (COM-12025), stick, (COM-12661), ring (COM-12664), matrix (COM-12662)
- Micro OLED Breakout (LCD-13003)
- H-Bridge Motor Controller
- Geared Hobby Motor
- A verified Specialist Certificate that prove you completed the Program and mastered the subject.*
- A verified course Certificate for each individual course you complete in the program.*
* Each certificate earned is endorsed by Kadenze and the offering institution(s).
Price: $500 USD *
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