Intro to Arduino
Learn the basics of Arduino
With Arduino, one can get to know the basics of microcontrollers, sensors, and Signals. This course is designed to make you comfortable in getting started with Arduino and C/C++ Programming. The ability to program in C/C++ is an important skill to be attained so that students can later better understand more advanced/ Recent programming languages like Python and Java.
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Level - Beginner
This course is intended for beginners
Approx. 1 week to complete
2 hours a day for 5 days
Price - AED 1000
This fee is the same for both offline and online learning
Verified Certificate
Certificate presented by Dubai Astronomy Group
Course Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Arduino and microcontrollers
- What are Micro-Controllers and its applications?
- What are Micro-Processors and its applications?
- What is an Arduino?
- Introduction to TinkerCad Circuits.
DAY 2: Coding and integrating Digital devices
- What are digital Devices?
- Understanding and wiring Basic Electrical Circuits (Bread Boards, Power, Signal Pins).
- Understanding Basic C/C++ code functions and Structure.
- Modeling a Digital Device
DAY 3: Coding and integrating Analog devices
- What are Analog Devices?
- Understanding and wiring Analog Electrical Circuits (sensors, signal pins, Arduino pins).
- Understanding Basic C/C++ code functions and Structure.
- Modeling Analog Devices.
DAY 4: System modeling of both Analog and Digital Devices
- Modeling a system that involves both Analog and Digital Devices.
DAY 5: Review summary and Student Project Presentation.
- Course Summary
- Student Project Presentation
What you’ll learn
Learn the basics of electronics
Learn how to prototype circuits with a breadboard
Learn the Arduino programming language
Program basic Arduino examples
Prototype circuits and connect them to the Arduino
Program the Arduino microcontroller to make the circuits work
Online/Offline
Online
For international students or for study at home only
- Course will be done through video call services.
- You are required to have a Laptop/Computer with Windows/Mac.
Offline
For students who live in the UAE
- Course will be done in person at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center.
- You are required to bring a Laptop with Windows/Mac.
Forms of Assessment
Presentation In-Person
Project
Meet your instructor
Ahmad Hasan
Astrophysicist & Technical Expert
Worked for 2 years in Sharjah Astronomy Academy (SAASST). Started off as a data scientist later specialized in developing mini-satellites, Oversaw and participated in building the payload, also competed with other countries on best compact design for a Can sized satellite in the TurkSat Competition. Volunteered in Dubai Astronomy Group’s many electronic projects from controlling the motors of big telescopes to building weather stations and meteor detectors.