What is Arduino

Learn Chinese it is an open source prototyping platform that provide set of premade electronic components to aid in programming hardware devices. It makes automation easy.

Why is Arduino Important

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  • It is Cross Platform
  • it has simple programming Environment
  • It has open source and Extensible software and hardware

Applications of Arduino

The applications of arduino include:

  1. Making Drones
  2. Used in Internet of Things(IoT)
  3. Making Home Security Devices
  4. To measure Temperature
  5. Medical Instruments
  6. Controlling Hue Lights
  7. Building Robots
  8. Controlling Video Games
  9. Alarm Systems

Terms Used in Arduino

  • Analog - Something that can change continuously over time.

  • Bit - Smallest piece of information

  • MicroController- The brains of the Arduino, this is a small computer that you will program to listen for, process, and display information.

  • Sensor - A component that measures one form of energy (like light or heat or mechanical energy) and converts it to voltage or current.

  • Sketch - The term given to programs written in the Arduino IDE.

  • VCC - This label marks the pin used to supply the positive voltage to a circuit, a device or a board