Arduino Courses

Arduino is a low-cost, open-source, single-board microcontroller that can be used in numerous electronics applications. Put simply; an Arduino is a miniature, programmable computer. Each board has both input and output pins, allowing for standard expansion boards or other additional circuitry to add functionality. Since Arduino boards require programming, the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE), a free software application, is available to provide a workspace for writing programming code in C or C++. The software also provides the ability to upload programming code into an Arduino board. Arduinos have a tremendous amount of flexibility and can be used in numerous applications, from robotics, control circuitry, signal processing and analysis, gaming systems, and music synthesis. Since its initial launch, additional Arduino board models have become available, optimized for different applications.

For those with little experience who commit to learning, Arduino can be understood within a couple of weeks. If you have some background in computer programming, you might be able to start working on your own in as few as two weeks. Utilizing both hardware and software components, Arduino is often used by students, children, beginner programmers, and beginner developers to learn more about manipulating hardware through programming, meaning it is simple enough to be ideal for those just starting out. Arduino kits are made for novices who want to create systems such as game controllers, music instruments, and even security systems — individuals who have no prior programming knowledge.

Arduino uses a specialty language that is very similar to C/C++. While a little more knowledge is required, a C/C++ programmer will find it easier to use Arduino than someone who only knows Java or Python. A unique programming language is necessary for Arduino because the software has to be so lightweight. Arduino's language is most efficiently used within the Arduino IDE, which will provide programming manual hints, syntax highlighting, and more. There are many Udemy tutorials and lessons available for those who want to learn the Arduino Programming Language, in addition to the Arduino manual and Arduino documentation.