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What components typically make up a microcontroller?
What components typically make up a microcontroller?
Which company is NOT typically associated with manufacturing microcontrollers?
Which company is NOT typically associated with manufacturing microcontrollers?
What is the primary function of Arduino boards?
What is the primary function of Arduino boards?
Which component is NOT typically found on an Arduino board?
Which component is NOT typically found on an Arduino board?
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In the context of Arduino, what is the main function of a sensor?
In the context of Arduino, what is the main function of a sensor?
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What distinguishes analog signals from digital signals in Arduino projects?
What distinguishes analog signals from digital signals in Arduino projects?
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Which Arduino board has the highest clock speed?
Which Arduino board has the highest clock speed?
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Which Arduino board operates at a clock speed of 8MHz?
Which Arduino board operates at a clock speed of 8MHz?
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Which Arduino board is designed for high-performance prototyping with superior analog I/O capabilities?
Which Arduino board is designed for high-performance prototyping with superior analog I/O capabilities?
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Which Arduino board uses the ATmega2560 processor?
Which Arduino board uses the ATmega2560 processor?
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What is the clock speed of the Arduino Yún board?
What is the clock speed of the Arduino Yún board?
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What role do digital pins play on an Arduino board?
What role do digital pins play on an Arduino board?
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Which Arduino board can be powered through an AC-to-DC adapter or a battery?
Which Arduino board can be powered through an AC-to-DC adapter or a battery?
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Which symbol is used to denote digital pins that can be used for Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)?
Which symbol is used to denote digital pins that can be used for Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)?
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What is the primary function of actuators in the context of Arduino?
What is the primary function of actuators in the context of Arduino?
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Which type of electronic signals can Arduino work with?
Which type of electronic signals can Arduino work with?
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How does Arduino communicate with a computer?
How does Arduino communicate with a computer?
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What is one of the main advantages of using Arduino for projects?
What is one of the main advantages of using Arduino for projects?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Microcontrollers
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip containing a Central Processor Unit (CPU), flash memory, RAM, and input/output interface.
- Used for control purposes and data analysis.
- Examples of microcontroller manufacturers: Atmel, Intel, Microchip.
What is Arduino?
- Arduino is an open-source platform used for building electronics projects.
- Arduino boards have a microcontroller, which is a small computer.
- Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware (electronic board) and software (IDE).
Types of Arduino Boards
- Arduino Uno: 16MHz
- Arduino Mega2560: 16MHz
- Arduino Nano: 16MHz
- Arduino Ethernet: 16MHz
- LilyPad Arduino: 8MHz
- Arduino Pro Mini: 8 (3.3 V)/16 (5 V) MHz
- Arduino MKR1000: 48MHz
- Arduino Due: 84MHz
- Arduino 101: 32MHz
- Arduino Zero: 48MHz
- Arduino Yún: 16MHz and 400MHz
- Arduino Leonardo: 16MHz
- Arduino Fio: 8MHz
- Arduino Pro: 16MHz
- Arduino Esplora: 16MHz
- Arduino Mega ADK: 16MHz
- Arduino Micro: 16MHz
Arduino Uno Board
- Processor: ATmega328P
- Frequency: 16 MHz
- Best application: Desktop
- Features:
- USB port to communicate with PC
- On-board regulated power supply
- ATmega microcontroller chip
- Digital pins (0-13)
- Analog pins
- 5V ON indication LED
- Power source: AC-to-DC adapter or battery
Arduino Shields
- Boards plugged on top of the Arduino PCB to extend its capacities.
What is Arduino used for?
- Physical Computing projects/research
- Interactive Design
- Rapid prototyping
What can Arduino do?
- Sense things using sensors (push buttons, touch pads, tilt switches, variable resistors, photo-resistors, thermistors, ultrasound)
- Do things using actuators (lights, LEDs, motors, speakers, displays)
Why Arduino?
- Open Source in terms of Hardware and Software
- Communicates with a computer via serial connection over USB
- Can be powered from USB or standalone DC power
- Can run standalone from a computer (chip is programmable) and has memory
- Can work with both Digital and Analog electronic signals
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Arduino including microcontrollers, Arduino types, programming structures, functions, and libraries. Explore topics like input/output, sensors, communication, data types, control statements, and loop statements.
