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About the Course

The Arduino is an open-source computer hardware/software platform for building digital devices and interactive objects that can sense and control the physical world around them. In this class you will learn how the Arduino platform works in terms of the physical board and libraries and the IDE (integrated development environment). You will also learn about shields, which are smaller boards that plug into the main Arduino board to perform other functions such as sensing light, heat, GPS tracking, or providing a user interface display. The course will also cover programming the Arduino using C code and accessing the pins on the board via the software to control external devices. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Outline the composition of the Arduino development board 2. Describe what it means to program the board's firmware 3. Read board schematics 4. Install Arduino IDE 5. Describe what "shields" are and how they are used 6. Specify the role of libraries in the use of shields 7. Compile and run a program 8. Name C Variables and Types 9. Name common C operators 10. Use conditionals and loops 11. Explain functions, their definition and invocation 12. Explain the implications of global variables 13. Undertake the Arduino build process 14. Describe the role of the tools behind the IDE 15. Describe how to invoke functions in classes 16. Explain the structure of an Arduino sketch 17. Access the pins of the Arduino 18. Differentiate between digital and analog pin 19. Debug embedded software 20. Explain the importance of controllability and observability in the debugging process 21. Describe common debugging architectures for embedded systems 22. Explain how the UART Serial communication protocol works 23. Describe how the Arduino Serial library performs serial communication...

Top reviews

SY

May 10, 2020

Course was great and interesting to learn. Explanation of concepts was nice and easy to grasp. After Completion of Course worth checking out the next Course in series of specialization.

VR

Feb 5, 2019

Great ! Like in a real lecture. Anyone can learn from this course without a problem. like real lecture this has pop up question middle of the video and readings too. Nice

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By Tessy K

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Jul 31, 2020

Such a wonderful course. I appreciate Prof. Haris.

By Manikant R

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Jun 8, 2020

Amazing, a lot of practical knowledge and exercise

By ArunKumar N

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May 31, 2020

Good content and explanation, thanks Mr.Ian Harris

By REKHA S

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Apr 28, 2020

IT WAS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO LEARN ARDUINO

By Kedfy G

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Sep 30, 2017

Great job of the instructor explaining the topics!

By Ehab M A

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Sep 23, 2016

Nice introduction about arduino and its components

By Carlos D P C

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Jul 20, 2025

el cuso es excelente, aprendí muchas cosas nuevas

By SINGARAVELAN

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Jul 19, 2021

Good to learn arduino platform with c programming

By Harsh p

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Jun 3, 2020

The course was a great learning experience for us

By Sayan M

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May 27, 2020

great instructor !!!

great course just loved it.

By ABHAY S

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May 13, 2020

This course is best for learning arduino basics.

By Asrafuzzaman K N

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Apr 29, 2020

one of The best courses I've ever done. Thank you

By Qasem J

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Dec 20, 2019

It's very very difficult, but I done it with try.

By Abdulaziz r

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Nov 1, 2019

good course for starters, thanks to the professor

By ABHISHEK V

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Dec 28, 2016

Very good course who want to learn the arduino...

By Yusuf O

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Nov 16, 2015

To professor Ian Harris and Coursera thanks alot

By Edmundo E

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Dec 28, 2020

The week4 topics on debugging could be shortened

By Aryan T

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Jun 4, 2020

This course was awesome. Got many thing to learn

By Sumit S N

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May 10, 2020

its grate platform to learn the courses and good

By Joe M

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Apr 28, 2020

A little hard at first, but loved the course. :D

By Muhammad A S

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Jan 8, 2019

Good initiative by Coursera to educate commnity.

By Anirudh S

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Dec 9, 2018

Nice and well structured course for Beginners :)

By Saurabh S Y

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Jul 10, 2018

Excellent Introductory Level Course for Arduino.

By Alaaedden S A S B

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Jan 3, 2018

It was great course, I like the exercises a lot.

By Marvin T

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May 13, 2017

Makes complex ideas simple and straight forward.