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:



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.
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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!
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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!
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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 Mar 25, 2021
This course is very helpful to learn Arduino. And it is a very easy to learn and understanding. Instructor was very nice person. All lectures are very clear. Thanks Coursera
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
The class is designed for beginners, it is however a great introduction, With a lot of great hands-onadvice. As the class advances the lectures continue to improve
Reviewed on May 21, 2020
I have a lot of experience working with Arduino. But I enjoyed the course very much. The course is well organized and Prof. Ian G. Harris explains every topic from the very basic.
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