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
- Electrical Wiring
- Wireless Networks
- Electronic Hardware
- Basic Electrical Systems
- Computer Systems
- Human Machine Interfaces
- Programming Principles
- Internet Of Things
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Electronics
- Automation Engineering
- Hardware Design
- Embedded Systems
- Remote Access Systems
- Electronic Components
- Peripheral Devices
- Computer Programming
- Interactive Learning
- Systems Engineering
- Control 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!
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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 Sep 10, 2021
A well-organised course on arduino interfacing. I have learnt a lot of things from this course such as: shields of arduino, ports, communication and much more.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2015
this course give me wings,to solve my electronics problem,i really happy i can access this course any where in world and can study at my own pace............
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2017
The course describes the technical aspects of the arduino. I would like it to be more practical and focus more on learning about tools and applications than on hard theory.
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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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