Part 5 (optional): If you purchased the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries, you may want to assemble the Proto Shield using the Ladyada instructions. Before beginning, review the Ladyada Proto Shield information page. You'll learn that the Proto Shield preforms several functions. First it protects your board, second it allows you quickly utilize switches, connectors and an onboard LED. Lastly the Proto Shield provides a rest ares on top of the Arduino for the mini breadboard that comes with the starter pack.

Part 1: Review and complete the second Ladyada Arduino Tutorial. This tutorial explains each line of code. Pay particular attention to code that does not immediately make sense such as lines that contain variables as demonstrated by the code below:

Part 2: As mentioned, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights. I have placed that section of the video below so it can easily be replayed.

Part 3: Now create another program with the keyword, IVYTECH. This will make more sense after determining what the pattern of the blinking lights mean. Again, modify/add the proper remarks statements. Also use EOL remark statements to document each line of code.

Part 4: Review the parts list from the third Ladyada Tutorial. Before next week, be sure to have all supplies in hand. You may also want to completely read the tutorial to know what to expect.

Part 5 (optional): If you purchased the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries, you may want to assemble the Proto Shield using the Ladyada instructions. Before beginning, review the [http://ladyada.net/make/pshield/index.html|Ladyada Proto Shield information page]. You'll learn that the Proto Shield preforms several functions. First it protects your board, second it allows you quickly utilize switches, connectors and an onboard LED. Lastly the Proto Shield provides a rest ares on top of the Arduino for the mini breadboard that comes with the starter pack.

Part 3: Now create another program with the keyword, IVYTECH. This will make more sense after determining what the pattern of the blinking lights mean. Again, modify/add the proper remarks statements. Also use EOL remark statements to document each line of code.

Part 4: Review the parts list from the third Ladyada Tutorial. Before next week, be sure to have all supplies in hand. You may also want to completely read the tutorial to know what to expect.

Part 5 (optional): If you purchased the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries, you may want to assemble the Proto Shield using the Ladyada instructions. Before beginning, review the [http://ladyada.net/make/pshield/index.html|Ladyada Proto Shield information page]. You'll learn that the Proto Shield preforms several functions. First it protects your board, second it allows you quickly utilize switches, connectors and an onboard LED. Lastly the Proto Shield provides a rest ares on top of the Arduino for the mini breadboard that comes with the starter pack.

This page contains information and instructions on how to purchase and begin using the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. According to the Arduino website, the device is “intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.” For our purposes, the Arduino will serve as an introduction to physical computing programming whereby we program a micro-controller rather than a computer. What's the difference you may ask? Well consider this:

Recommended Reading\\

Part 3: Review the parts list from the third Ladyada Tutorial. Before next week, be sure to have all supplies in hand. You may also want to completely read the tutorial to know what to expect.

Recommended Reading
Wanna learn more about electronics, physical computing platforms and basic to advanced Arduino concepts? Check out the wonderful book by Tom Igoe entitled Making Things Talk. This book is NOT required, but merely offered to those of you who want to keep rolling with physical computing after this class.

Part 2: As mentioned, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights. I have placed that section of the video below so it can easily be replayed.

Use the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial and recreate the blinking light on your own Arduino. If you purchased your Arduino as a stand alone unit and did not purchase the starter pack, remember that you will have to provide power using the power supply on the electronic benches and your own LED. Consult the lab tech if you don't understand how to use these power supplies. Of course the onboard Arduino LED can be used to verify operation – but it’s much more fun with a red LED and you will need LEDs in later labs.

Part 1: Review and complete the second Ladyada Arduino Tutorial. This tutorial explains each line of code. Pay particular attention to code that does not immediately make sense such as lines that contain variables as demonstrated by the code below:

Now that the hardware driver and programming software have been installed, it's time to connect an LED to the Arduino and load a program to verify operation. This is where the “Hello Arduino!” program (or blink program) comes into play. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared (Would you like a cracker to go with that cheese?). In the video I describe the components of the Arduino, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) lines of code and then demonstrate how to operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis for your homework.

Now that the hardware driver and programming software have been installed, it's time to connect an LED to the Arduino and load a program to verify operation. This is where the “Hello Arduino!” program (or blink program) comes into play. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared (Would you a cracker to go with that cheese?). In the video I describe the components of the Arduino, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) lines of code and then demonstrate how to operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis for your homework.

Getting Started\\

Driver and Software Installation\\

The Hello Arduino! (blink) program\\

Homework\\

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Use the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial and recreate the blinking light on your own Arduino. If you purchased your Arduino as a stand alone unit and did not purchase the starter pack, remember that you will have to provide power using the power supply on the electronic benches and your own LED. Consult the lab tech if you don't understand how to use these power supplies. Of course the onboard Arduino LED can be used to verify operation – but its much more fun with a red LED and you will need LEDs in later labs.

Part 1: Review and complete the second Ladyada Arduino Tutorial. This tutorial steps through each line of code. Pay particular attention to code that does not immediately make sense such as lines that contain variables as demonstrated by the code below:

Be sure to complete the exercises at the end of the tutorial to enhance your understanding of how the program and the Arduino operates.

Part 2: As I mention in the video, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights at the end of the video. I have placed that section of the video below so it can easily be replayed.

Work together in small groups of 2 or 3 to determine the meaning and then individually create a program that will duplicate that pattern. Before submitting your programs via Blackboard, remember to add the proper remarks statements.

Part 4: Now create another program with the keyword, IVYTECH. This will make more sense after determining what the pattern of the blinking lights mean. Again, modify/add the proper remarks statements. Also use EOL remark statements to document each line of code.

This page contains information and instructions on how to purchase and begin using the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. According to the Arduino website, the device is “intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.” For our purposes, the Arduino will serve as an introduction to physical computing programming whereby we program a micro-controller rather than a computer. What's the difference you may ask. Well consider this:

Before you get started, I recommend watching the following YouTube video that I created for my personal blog. It's an unboxing video of the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries. In the video I provide information about where to obtain an Arduino Starter Pack and what is included. I know, it's a bit cheesy. But I'm all about the cheese! My personal favorite is Gouda.

Visit the How To Get Arduino Running on Windows page and review the process that was used to install the drivers and the software on the computers in the electronics lab. Follow these instructions closely to install the drivers and software on your personal computer. Our first program, “Hello Arduino!” is created by following the steps found on the lower fourth of the page. These directions are also found on the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial which will be used in the next section.

Now that the hardware driver and programming software has been installed, it's time to connect an LED to the Arduino and load a program to verify operation. This is where the “Hello Arduino!” program (or blink program) comes into play. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared (Would you a cracker to go with that cheese?). In the video I describe the components of the Arduino, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) lines of code and then demonstrate how to operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis for your homework.

Use the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial and recreate the blinking light on your own Arduino. If you purchased your Arduino as a stand alone unit and did not purchase the starter pack, remember that you will have to provide power using the power supply on the electronic benches and your own LED. Consult the lab tech if you don't understand how to use these power supplies. Of course the onboard Arduino LED can be used to verify operation – but its much more fun with a red LED and you will need LEDs in later labs.

Part 2: As I mention in the video, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights at the end. Work together as a class and/or teams to determine the meaning and then individually create a program that will duplicate that pattern.

(:quicktime Attach:video-blinking-arduino-light.mov width=372 height=289 controller=true autoplay=false:)

Part 3: Review the parts list from the third Ladyada Tutorial. Before next week, be sure to have all supplies in hand. You may also want to completely read the tutorial to know what to expect.

Part 2: As I mention in the video, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights at the end. Work together as a class and/or teams to determine the meaning and then individually create a program that will duplicate that pattern.

(:quicktime Attach:video-blinking-arduino-light.mov width=372 height=279 controller=true autoplay=false:)

Before submitting your programs via Blackboard, remember to add the proper remarks statements.

Now that the driver and software has been installed, it's time to connect an LED and load a program to verify operatoin. This is where the “Hello Arduino!” program comes into play. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared (Would you a cracker to go with that cheese?). In the video I describe the components of the Arduino board, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) code and the demonstrate how to operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis for your homework.

Be sure to complete the exercises at the end of the tutorial to enhance your programming skills and your understanding of how the program operates.

Introduction

Getting Started

Driver and Software Installation

The Hello Arduino! (blink) program

Homework Part 1: Review and complete the second Ladyada Arduino Tutorial. This tutorial will walk you through each line of code. Pay particular attention to code that does not immediately make sense such as lines that contain variable as demonstrated by the code below:

<tt>int ledPin = 13; // LED connected to digital pin 13</tt>

Part 2: As I mention in the video, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights at the end. Work together as a class and/or teams to determine the meaning and then individually create a program that will duplicate that pattern. Before submitting your programs via Blackboard, remember to add the proper remarks statements.

Part 3: Review the websites below which demonstrate many of the unique ways

Introduction

Now that the driver and software has been installed, it's time to connect an LED and load a program to verify operatoin. This is where the “Hello Arduino!” program comes into play. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared (Would you like some sausage with that cheese?). In the video I describe the components of the Arduino board, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) code and the demonstrate how to operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis for your homework.

Now that you have watched the video, use the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial and recreate the blinking light on your own Arduino. If you purchased your Arduino as a stand alone unit and did not purchase the starter pack, remember that you will have to provide power using the power supply on the electronic benches. Consult with your lab tech if you don't understand how to use these power supplies.

Homework

As I mention in the video, there is a meaning to the pattern of the blinking lights at the end. Work together as a class and/or teams to determine the meaning and then individually create a program that will duplicate that pattern. Before submitting your programs via Blackboard, remember to add the proper remarks statements.

Introduction

This page contains information and instruction on how to purchase and begin using the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. According to the Arduino website, the device is “intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.” For our purposes, the Arduino will serve as an introduction to physical computing programming whereby we program a micro-controller rather than a computer. What's the difference you may ask. Well consider this.

Getting Started

Before you get started, I recommend watching the following YouTube video that I created for my personal blog. It's an unboxing video of the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries. In the video I provide information about where to obtain an Arduino Starter Pack and what is included. I know, it's a bit cheesy. But I'm all about the cheese!

Driver and Software Installation

Now that you have your Arduino Starter Pack and have identified all the additional electronic parts, visit the How To Get Arduino Running on Windows page and review the process that was used to install the drivers and the software on the computers in our lab. You will also need to follow these directions closely to install the drivers and software on your personal computer. Our first program, “Hello Arduino!” is created by following the steps found on the lower fourth of the page. These directions are also found on the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial which will be used in the next section.

The Hello Arduino! (blink) program

Now that the driver and software is loaded, it's time to connect an LED and load a program. Before beginning, watch the video below that I prepared. Would you like some sausage with that cheese? In the video I describe the components of the Arduino board, run quickly through the first program's (“Hello Arduino!”) code and the demonstrate how operate the Arduino with the LED connected. Be sure to pay attention to the last part of the video as I also provide a challenge for you that will be the basis of your first unique program.

Now that you have watched the video, use the Ladyada Arduino Lesson 1 Tutorial and recreate the blinking light on your own Arduino. If you purchased your Arduino as a stand alone unit and did not purchase the starter pack, remember that you will have to provide power using the power supply on the electronic benches. Consult with your lab tech if you don't understand how to use these power supplies.

This page contains information and instruction on how to purchase and begin using the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. According to the Arduino website, the device is “intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.” For our purposes, the Arduino will serve as an introduction to physical computing programming whereby we program a micro-controller rather than a computer. What's the difference you may ask. Well consider this.

Would you rather create a program that will only provides feedback on a computer screen, such as a tic-tac-toe game, or would you rather create a program that can control physical motors that can operate and move a robotic device that can serve as an actual tic-tac-toe player? The choice seems obvious to me. The physical connection is much more exciting and I feel a better motivator when learning basic programming skills.

While the creation of a tic-tac-toe playing robot is probably not within the course objectives, the process of learning how to create a program is. So let's begin/enhance our knowledge of programming by breaking out our Adruino boards and creating our first program entitled, “Hello Arduino!”

Before you get started, I recommend watching the following YouTube video that I created for my personal blog. It's an unboxing video of the Arduino Starter Pack from Adafruit Industries. In the video I provide information about where to obtain an Arduino Starter Pack and what is included.

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This page contains information and instruction on how to begin using the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform.