About this course: The Arduino is an open-source computer hardware/software platform for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control the physical world around them. In this class you will learn how the Arduino platform works in terms of the physical board and libraries and the IDE (integrated development environment). You will also learn about shields, which are smaller boards that plug into the main Arduino board to perform other functions such as sensing light, heat, GPS tracking, or providing a user interface display. The course will also cover programming the Arduino using C code and accessing the pins on the board via the software to control external devices. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Outline the composition of the Arduino development board 2. Describe what it means to program the board's firmware 3. Read board schematics 4. Install Arduino IDE 5. Describe what "shields" are and how they are used 6. Specify the role of libraries in the use of shields 7. Compile and run a program 8. Name C Variables and Types 9. Name common C operators 10. Use conditionals and loops 11. Explain functions, their definition and invocation 12. Explain the implications of global variables 13. Undertake the Arduino build process 14. Describe the role of the tools behind the IDE 15. Describe how to invoke functions in classes 16. Explain the structure of an Arduino sketch 17. Access the pins of the Arduino 18. Differentiate between digital and analog pin 19. Debug embedded software 20. Explain the importance of controllability and observability in the debugging process 21. Describe common debugging architectures for embedded systems 22. Explain how the UART Serial communication protocol works 23. Describe how the Arduino Serial library performs serial communication
Created by: University of California, Irvine
Taught by: Ian Harris, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 6 in the An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Arduino Environment
This module provides an introduction to the Arduino environment which is composed of three things: the Arduino board, the Arduino IDE, and the Arduino-compatible shields together with their libraries. We first investigate the board, discussing all of its main components, inputs, and outputs. We discuss how each component is used and we examine the board schematic to see how they are connected. We then discuss the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) which is used primarily to write, compile, and upload code. We survey the interface of the IDE and discuss how to install and use it. We also examine the use of shields to extend the functionality of an Arduino-based system. We discuss how shield libraries provide a useful abstraction to facilitate programming.
9 videos, 4 readings
- Reading: Pre-Course Survey
- Reading: Course Overview
- Reading: Module 1 Objectives
- Reading: Module 1 Reading
- Video: Module 1 Introduction (video)
- Video: Lecture 1.1: Arduino Platform
- Video: Lecture 1.2: Arduino Board
- Video: Lecture 1.3: Direct Programming
- Video: Lecture 2.1: Arduino Schematics
- Video: Lecture 2.2: Arduino IDE
- Video: Lecture 2.3: Compiling Code
- Video: Lecture 3.1: Arduino Shields and Libraries
- Video: Lecture 3.2: Arduino Basic Setup
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
Graded: Install the Arduino IDE on your computer
WEEK 2
C Programming
This module covers the basics of the C programming language which will be used to write code for the Arduino. The course first covers basic syntax, variables, and types. Most of the basic C operators are presented. Conditional statements (if, switch) and loops (while, for) are described. The concept of functions is presented together with how to define and call functions. Creation and use of global variables is explained.
9 videos, 3 readings
- Reading: Module 2 Objectives
- Reading: Module 2 Reading
- Video: Module 2 Introduction (video)
- Reading: Planning Ahead for Modules 3 and 4
- Video: Lecture 1.1: Setting Up Your Environment
- Video: Lecture 1.2: Hello World
- Video: Lecture 1.3: Variables
- Video: Lecture 2.1: Basic C Operators
- Video: Lecture 2.2: Conditionals
- Video: Lecture 2.3: Loops
- Video: Lecture 3.1: Functions
- Video: Lecture 3.2: Global Variables
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Program to compute Fibonacci sequence
WEEK 3
Arduino Programs
This module describes the composition of an Arduino program, or sketch, and the process by which it is compiled and uploaded. The Arduino IDE is a user interface for the software tools which actually compile and upload the program. We outline the use of these tools in the build process. We describe the basic structure of a sketch, including the use of the setup() and loop() functions. The main interface of an Arduino is through its pins, so we describe how to access those pins from a sketch.
10 videos, 3 readings
- Reading: Module 3 Objectives
- Reading: Module 3 Reading
- Video: Module 3 Introduction (video)
- Reading: Information About the Arduino
- Video: Lecture 1.1: Arduino Toolchain
- Video: Lecture 1.2: Cross-Compilation
- Video: Lecture 1.3: Arduino Sketches
- Video: Lecture 2.1: Classes
- Video: Lecture 2.2: Sketch Structure
- Video: Lecture 2.3: Pins
- Video: Lecture 3.1: Input and Output
- Video: Lecture 3.2: Blink Example
- Video: Video Demonstration: Arduino Blink Example
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
Graded: Module 3 Peer Review
WEEK 4
Module 4
This module is an introduction on debugging embedded software on an Arduino. We discuss the basic debugging requirements: controllability and observability. The debugging environment available for an Arduino UNO is limited, so we describe how to use the UART communication protocol to gain controllability and observability. We present the use of the Serial library to communicate with the Arduino through the serial monitor.
9 videos, 4 readings
- Reading: Module 4 Objectives
- Reading: Module 4 Reading
- Video: Module 4 Introduction (video)
- Reading: Information about the Arduino
- Video: Lecture 1.1: Debugging
- Video: Lecture 1.2: Debug Environments
- Video: Lecture 1.3: Debug via Serial
- Video: Lecture 2.1: UART Protocol
- Video: Lecture 2.2: UART Synchronization
- Video: Lecture 2.3: UART Parity and Stop
- Video: Lecture 3.1: Serial on Arduino
- Video: Lecture 3.2: Reading from Serial
- Reading: End-of-Course Survey
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
Graded: Module 4 Peer Review
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The course is very good. Professor has covered the topic through very Basic.
great course!
The course is great. It teaches in detail each and every aspect of arduino platform but it is very basic, it could be made more challenging as far as programming is concerned.
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Really I enjoyed this course, as it refresh all my old memory for C programming and provide easy way to explain Arduino code. On top one interesting topic was there on micro controller communication. I would like to recommend this course if you are really going to start coding on Arduino. Thanks Sir !!