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About the 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...

Top reviews

MR

Aug 8, 2016

A very good course to teach you the basics of Arduino platform and IDE. It'll help you get started on how to code your programs and lets you build up on it. I'd definitely recommend for a beginner.

MK

Aug 6, 2017

very good course to have basic understanding of C programming software , Arduino software which is explained in a very simple language where i was finding difficult before attending this course

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By M s

May 17, 2020

GOOD lecture by Mr.Ian Harris by making the student to learn in the easy way and good presesntation thank you for your wonderful lectures

By Brian E

Dec 8, 2015

Excellent information and presentation, easy to understand, and relevant to both Arduino and other C/C++ microcontrollers. Great course!

By Alexandros P

Feb 11, 2019

Really enjoyable and clear. Many thanks and congratulations to professor Ian G. Harris for his exemplary work of explaining the topics!!

By Matthew T

Aug 9, 2017

Perfect course to get you started on arduino, especially if you have at least a little bit of background in programming and electronics.

By Surya P S

Jun 2, 2020

I've found this course very useful.

Prof. made it very simple and effective.

Completing this course has boosted my confidence in Arduino.

By GAWALI S

May 24, 2020

the content are really good for a beginner, the way of teaching of prof. ian harris sir is excellent, thank you sir for your guidelines

By Csaba H

Jun 27, 2016

I just can repeat myself, one who is coming from non-IT area, can easily understand these lessons. Cannot wait for the following one!

By Paul P

Apr 24, 2016

Great course! I knew almost nothing about Arduino and microcontrollers and this course was great! Very thorough and well made course!

By Umesh D

Jun 14, 2020

Good course introducing you to the world of Arduino and surely a C programming refresher. I had a good experience with this course.

By Louis

May 18, 2020

Perfect Teacher !!!

He is very interesting to listen and he really knows how to explain more difficult stuff in an easy way.

Louis D

By Omkar T Y

Jun 8, 2020

The course is designed and scheduled in a very well manner and also it provides deep knowledge about Arduino and it's programming

By anmol g

Nov 24, 2015

Excellent teaching, very useful. I was looking for something new in my field, though arduino is bit old, still it is fascinating.

By Saleem U B

Nov 9, 2015

Had really fun and learned a lot. Thanks University of California, Irvine for such an amazing course. And thanks Sir Ian Harris.

By Rohit S

Sep 6, 2018

Course was amazing however week 4 was bit confusing, but still a really great course than any other Arduino course on coursera.

By VISHAL J

May 29, 2019

Very nice course, for those who are new to this topic too.

Awesome teaching technique, well-planned course, easy to learn👌😉.

By C B

Jun 15, 2016

Great Course for the beginner. I you want to get started with Arduino take this course, very helpful to understand the basics

By Kevin M

Oct 3, 2019

A brilliant introduction to the Arduino platform. I had never programmed in C before this course made it easy and enjoyable.

By AHOUIDJI E A M

Apr 4, 2020

Un très bon cours pour vous enseigner les bases de la plate-forme Arduino et de l'IDE.Je le recommanderais pour un débutant

By Shai M

Dec 12, 2020

A cool course which combines good and interesting theoretical knowledge with practical examples and exercises. I liked it!

By FIRAS M

Mar 5, 2021

Im so exited i love this course or make me improve my programming skills and using Arduino software ans hard thank you❤️

By Riekus V D W

Jul 30, 2018

This is a very good course, and the lecturer giving the lectures is very insightful and understands his field very well.

By Hsim W

Sep 21, 2017

Highly recommended for those who have no experience in programming. instructions are detailed and easy to be understood.

By Christopher B K

Dec 26, 2022

Good program for a beginner in the area of the internet of things. Grateful to the instructors for this amazing course.

By mansouri m

Feb 17, 2018

one of the best courses i had, it will initialize you in the best way possible and prepare you for much advanced steps.

By Bhavik B

Feb 4, 2021

The course was fantastic but it would have been even more better of there were few more modules regarding analog pins.