studying arduino (one of the smallest computer)

What are computers??????

Today we live in the world of computers. In this modern world computers are exploited for many different purposes.

Many jobs are computerized in order to reduce human efforts, but often we are misguided with the term computers as PC.

Computer is any electronic device designed for storing or processing data thus a simple calculator can also be categorized as a computer.

There are different types of computers ranging from small micro-controllers to huge super computers.

The computer is needed to be programmed in order to process data, different computer languages are used to program a computer such as c++ , lisp and many more.

ARDUINO

Arduino is a micro-controller circuit board which can be programmed to perform various functions.

On a basic level arduino can be considered as a small pc capable of doing many things. It can be programmed by inputting information code.

The arduino processes data and responds with a proper output thus it is commonly used to control motors.

  The input information to the arduino is provided by sensors or the information code uploaded in it.

Arduino.cc is a software and hardware company which manufactures different types of arduino boards such as arduino uno, arduino mega, arduino nano and many more.

ARDUINO UNO

ARDUINO UNO

DIMENSIONS: 68mm x 53mm

VOLTAGE: 5 V

DIGITAL PINS: 14

ANALOG INPUT PINS: 6

LANGUAGE: C and C++ programming language.

LANGUAGE C++

C++ is a general purpose programming language created by Bjarne stroustrup. It is used for programming basic computers such as arduino boards. The input information is feeded in computer through this language. The computer processes data on the basis of it. This language is standardized by international organization of standardization (ISO).

USES OF ARDUINO

As arduino is a cheap micro-processor and a controller it can be used to provide intelligence to a circuit. On a basic level it can be used to automate and control different things such as lights, motors and various effectors.

As arduino can also be connected to different sensors it can also be used to collect and extract data.

HOW TO PROGRAM AN ARDUINO???

Arduino.cc company has designed a special software for the purpose of programming arduno board. The software is free and is available in both pc and mobile devices, but it is often convenient to program an arduino from a pc or a laptop.

HOW TO PROGRAM AN ARDUINO FROM PC

Connect the arduino board to a pc using a arduino cable (USB cable type A/B). open the software and configure the settings regarding the model of the board. For this click on the Tools option and choose the respective model of the board you are programming.

After configuring board settings paste the information code (input code) in the software and check it for the final time.

After checking the code upload it. For this click on a small arrow option present in the top left corner of the window (below the option of FILE)

After the code is uploaded successfully, the arduino is programmed and is ready for use.

This is how simple it is to program an arduino board, one who knows the language (c++) can easily program arduino for many different purposes.

Link for arduino software: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

ARDUINO SOFTWARE

Similarly we can program an arduino through any mobile device by using OTG cable, arduino cable and Arduinodroid app.

Thus arduino is the best option for a beginner to enter the world of computers.

One can explore his creativity in the field of computers by trying some DIY projects using arduino.

Not only small projects arduino is also used to program big projects such as:

Automated solar panel, automated street lights, sound controlled lights and voice enabled mechanisms. Small in size and cheap at the price arduino is a full package to explore one’s cyber creativity.

Some arduino projects are listed below

Two way pager: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/mschaus/old-school-two-way-pager-with-arduino-cb4785

cnc plotter: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Mrinnovative/arduino-based-mini-cnc-2d-plotter-234462

Light painter line follower: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/circuito-io-team/light-painting-line-follower-c61acd?ref=search&ref_id=%20sound%20controlled%20lights&offset=1

Light sequence follower: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/metascenes/light-sequence-creator-f76d62?ref=search&ref_id=LIGHTS&offset=0

Solar panel sun tracker phone charger: https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/FIELDING/solar-panel-sun-tracker-phone-charger-f669ce?ref=search&ref_id=solar%20tower&offset=0

SONAR MECHANISM

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 Beginner's arduino kit