Arduino Basics Quiz

An open-source electronics platform that combines user-friendly hardware and software.

The brain of the Arduino board, a tiny computer that executes instructions.

The microcontroller on the Arduino Uno board.

Pins on the Arduino board that can both send and receive signals, enabling interaction with various electronic components.

Pins specifically designed for creating analog signals, often used for reading sensor data.

The software environment for writing and uploading code to the Arduino board.

The programs written in the Arduino IDE that control the behavior of the Arduino board.

The most popular and widely used Arduino board, great for beginners due to its balance of ease of use and functionality.

A microcontroller board designed for complex projects with a high number of input/output pins, larger memory, and more processing power. Commonly used in robotics, automation systems, and IoT applications.

The primary software used to program Arduino boards. It provides a simple interface for writing, compiling, and uploading code using a language similar to C/C++.

The main part of your Arduino program where you write the code. It supports code formatting, syntax highlighting, and automatic indentation.

A function that runs only once when the Arduino board is powered on or reset. Used to initialize settings like pin modes and communication setups.

A function that repeats continuously after setup(). It's where the main program logic is executed, and the board continuously performs its tasks.

A section in the Arduino IDE that provides tools to verify, compile, upload, and manage sketches. It allows interaction with the Arduino board through the serial monitor for debugging or displaying data.

The process of selecting the specific Arduino board you're using in the Arduino IDE. This ensures the correct configuration for your chosen hardware.

The process of selecting the communication port that your Arduino board is connected to on your computer. The IDE uses this port to communicate with the board.

Reads the digital state of a pin, returning HIGH (5V) or LOW (0V).

Sets a digital pin to either HIGH (5V) or LOW (0V).

Reads an analog voltage on a pin and converts it to a digital value between 0 and 1023.

Writes an analog-like output using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) to a digital pin.

A way to control power by modulating the width of pulses in a square wave signal.

The percentage of time a signal stays HIGH during a cycle in PWM.

The frequency of a signal switching between HIGH and LOW in PWM.

Used to control devices that require analog-like behavior, like LED brightness or motor speed.

A measure of the amount of time a signal is "on" compared to the total time period of the signal. It's often expressed as a percentage.

A type of motor that can be precisely controlled to a specific position, speed, or acceleration.

Allows continuous rotation in either direction, often used for controlling speed and direction.

A feedback system often used in servo motors to provide accurate position control. It helps ensure the motor stops at the desired position.

A method of controlling electronic components by varying the width of a pulse signal. The width of the pulse determines the amount of power delivered to the device.

The Arduino IDE's menu option where you select the specific communication port that your Arduino board is connected to. This connection is crucial for uploading code successfully.

A collection of pre-written code that extends the functionality of your Arduino program. Libraries can be added from the 'Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries' menu.

A tool within the Arduino IDE that allows you to send and receive text data from the Arduino board through the serial communication port. Useful for debugging and monitoring data in real-time.

A visual representation of data coming from the Arduino board in real-time. It displays data graphically (e.g., sensor readings over time).

A technique used to find and fix errors in your Arduino code. Use "Serial.print()" statements to display messages and variables in the Serial Monitor.

A function that sets the behavior of a digital pin on the Arduino. It can configure the pin as an input (read data), output (send data), or input with a pull-up resistor. This function requires a pin number and a mode.

A function that reads the digital value (high or low) from the specified pin. This function only works on pins configured as inputs using 'pinMode()'.

The function 'digitalWrite()' sets the digital output value of a pin to either HIGH or LOW (1 or 0). It takes two arguments - the pin number and the output value.