Learn Circuits with Tinkercad: Arduino based Robots Design

In this lecture, we have explained the process to sign-in to the Tinkercad account and various options available on the dashboard.

In this video, we have discussed 4 example circuits given by the Tinkercad team as a getting started guide.

1. In the first circuit, an LED is connected with a battery and resistor and we learn how to start the simulation.

2. In the second circuit, we learn about changing the elements in an existing circuit.

3. In the third circuit, we learn how to connect new wires in a partially connected circuit and color conventions of power and ground lines.

4. In the fourth circuit, we have learned about removing and adding new elements in the circuit. We control the speed of a motor in this example.

In this video, we have explained how to make your first circuit using Tinkercad. We have discussed connecting an LED with a battery and a resistor. Then we connect a slide-switch to control the switching on and off of the LED. In the same, we talk about driving a DC motor with a battery. We also discuss how to drive multiple motors using the same batter. In the end, we have discussed controlling the speed of the motor using a photoresistor.

All the programs covered in this lecture are available at the following links.

LED with switch https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cGMqjm4vLfJ

2 Motors control https://www.tinkercad.com/things/d4PVuPVwogC

LED blinking with Arduino https://www.tinkercad.com/things/bJR5klMqWGV

In this video, we explain the features of the Arduino board and what are the different programming options in the Tinkercad platform to configure an Arduino board. We will learn the LED blinking using scratch coding by the end of this video.

The circuit is available at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/cXjIK2vXqdX.

In this video, we learn about controlling two different DC motors using a single Arduino board. We describe switching the motors on and off and then rotating clockwise as well as anticlockwise.

the circuit is available at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/dQ14XeJDXaF

In this video, we learn about current boosting for a DC motor. The current boosting is done with the IC L293D and we use a breadboard to connect the IC with the Arduino board and the motors.

The circuit is available at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/5RvTKe3aQ7N

In this video, we learn about photoresistors and how to use this to make a potential divider. Then, we use this potential divider to decide if an LED should be on or off at a particular level of light intensity.

The circuit is available at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/dog8nmX2mjc

In this video, we merge all the concepts taught in this section and make a robot that is controlled by the intensity of light falling on the photoresistor attached to its body.

the circuit is available here https://www.tinkercad.com/things/9km5MOqVUxI

In this video, we learn about the servo motor operation. The motor's angle of rotation can be controllled as well as used to control other devices.

In this video, we learn about the Ultrasonic sensor. We learn how to read the distance detected by the sensor, how to print on the serial monitor and control simple devices using the same.

In this video, we use an Ultrasonic sensor to make a parking assistance system. The system comprises of 3 LED and one buzzer. As the car keeps moving closer to the wall, more LEDs keep on glowing and finally, the buzzer will blow at the minimum distance.

In this video, we learn about the operation of the Temperature sensors. The sensor provides an analog output and we use this to sound an alarm if the temperature at a particular place is higher than the threshold.

In this lecture, we study a Gas sensor and its operation. We connect the sensor to detect the density of the gas inside the sensor and design a smoke detector using the same.

In this video, we learn about the Passive IR (PIR) sensor. The sensor detects any movement of a heat source (a person) in front of the sensor and provides digital output 1 on detection. We have designed a home security alarm using the same.

In this video, we learn about the tilt sensor used with Arduino or without Arduino. We implement a simple application based on the sensor.

In this video, we learn about a new sensor, i.e. Ambient light sensor. We use this sensor to make a very simple home automation system.

The video is an introductory lecture on the time IC NE555. We discuss the astable operation and blink an LED using the same.

We build a simple 4-bit binary counter by using the clock generated with an NE555 IC.

We extend the previous counter problem and now append a Seven Segment display to display the output numbers.

A cool LED chaser circuit designed using only a single decade counter.

A very simple but effective project to indicate the level of water in a tank.

A simple alarm that is triggered by the movements detected with the PIR sensor.

Comparator based decision-making circuit.

The very first robot that everyone makes but this time without using Arduino.

An Augmented LED chaser implemented using Arduino.

A basic 7 key piano implemented using Arduino.

This program helps you understand the basic IR remote based communication with Arduino. The code is also given with the video. The source code is added a .txt file. You can copy the same as the .ino file.

We learn about making a remote-controlled car in this video. The code is also given with the video. The source code is added a .txt file. You can copy the same as the .ino file.

In this video, we learn about the LCD integration with Arduino. We also make a simple application with the same. The code is also given with the video. The source code is added a .txt file. You can copy the same as the .ino file.

This is a simple application that displays the current pollution level on the LCD display.  The code is also given with the video. The source code is added a .txt file. You can copy the same as the .ino file.

The video provides the introduction of the keypad and how to use it with Arduino. The sample code is also provided as a .txt file.

A very simple door lock designed using a keypad as an input device. The code is shared as a .txt file.

The video explains how can we integrate multiple sensors and actuators into a single Arduino board to make a home automation system. Both analog and digital sensors are integrated.

This video explains the concept of using a flex sensor with Arduino to make a Robotics hand.

In this video, we explain a new software called mBlocks. This software can be used to make scratch code, translated them to Arduino C codes, and most importantly connect to an Arduino board and upload the code on the board.

This video explains the future scope of this course. How can we utilize this knowledge to make big and complex robots. Thank you for being a part of this journey.