This course is for aspiring engineers, programmers, and hobbyists interested in embedded systems and IoT. You will gain practical skills in interfacing with the Arduino platform. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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Interfacing with the Arduino
This course is part of An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization

Instructor: Ian Harris
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What you'll learn
Develop Arduino programming skills for sensor and actuator control.
Design and implement basic electronic circuits for IoT devices.
Master interfacing techniques for various hardware peripherals.
Understand digital and analog signal conversion in embedded systems.
Skills you'll gain
- Human Machine Interfaces
- Computer Programming
- Computer Systems
- Electronic Components
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronic Hardware
- Electronics
- Hardware Design
- Control Systems
- Programming Principles
- Automation Engineering
- Interactive Learning
- Wireless Networks
- Peripheral Devices
- Internet Of Things
- Systems Engineering
- Basic Electrical Systems
- Remote Access Systems
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you'll dive into the essential hardware design and wiring skills needed for building your own IoT devices. We'll cover the basics of passive electronic components and guide you through creating simple circuits on a breadboard. By the end, you'll confidently design and implement the electrical systems required to interface with sensors and actuators, bringing your automation projects to life!
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
In this module, you'll master interfacing with sensors and actuators, the building blocks of automation and control systems. We'll explore different types, understand the essential circuitry for connection, and dive into the Arduino programming needed to communicate with them. By the end, you'll be able to make your Arduino projects interact intelligently with the physical world!
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
Welcome to this module on Arduino software libraries! Here, you'll discover how powerful libraries simplify complex hardware interactions, making your programming journey smoother. We'll explore common libraries that enable you to effortlessly use hardware peripherals with your Arduino. By the end, you'll be able to integrate advanced functionalities into your embedded systems projects with confidence. Get ready to unlock new possibilities!
What's included
10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
Ready to expand your Arduino's potential? In this module, you'll explore Arduino shields, learning how these powerful add-on boards, combined with software libraries, extend your system's capabilities. You'll discover their construction and how to integrate them. Crucially, you'll learn to connect your IoT device to the Internet using both Ethernet for wired networking and WiFi for wireless connectivity, preparing you to build truly connected projects.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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Reviewed on May 21, 2017
This course covers the basics of inputs and outputs on the Arduino. There is no discussion forum for this course so it's impossible to get help from other students or moderators.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2017
This one is really a good course. Content is more difficult than the previous courses and learners have to put more effort in order to understand all aspects.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2019
Please include more programming assignments, i'd suggest to include miniature programming assignments and quizzes, after a few videos so the student can get used to programming within Arduino.
Frequently asked questions
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform widely used for building interactive projects and embedded systems. This course will teach you the fundamental programming and electrical engineering principles to leverage Arduino for automation and IoT applications.
You will develop practical coding skills for Arduino, focusing on C/C++ based programming to interface with various sensors and actuators. This includes understanding software libraries and digital signal processing.
You'll learn to design and implement basic electronic circuits, connect hardware peripherals like sensors and actuators, and use Arduino shields to build functional IoT devices, from simple automation tasks to networked systems.
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