Introduction

to Arduino
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Warm up

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SDG 2: Zero Hunger

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SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation

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SDG 15: Life on Land

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SDG 4: Quality Education

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 What is
Arduino?
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How it all
began?
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Medicine timer
Food inventory management
Cooling system
Traffic after school
 Connecting Arduino
Projects to Global Goals
Relating the projects to relevant SDGs
What to expect in Arduino?
- Hands-On Learning: Blending hardware with
software.
- Versatility: Wide range of possible projects.
- Community Support: Access to a vast online
network.
- Creativity and Innovation: Bringing ideas to life.
Limitations in Arduino
- Processing Power
- Memory Constraints
- Limited Peripherals
- Speed
- Basic Networking Capabilities
Speaker Driver
This is a passive buzzer used in
Arduino projects to generate sound.
Ultrasonic Wave Detector
An Arduino ultrasonic wave detector,
using a sensor measures the distance
to an object by emitting ultrasonic
waves and calculating the time it
takes for the echo to return.
Digital Temperature and
Humidity Sensor
A digital temperature and humidity
sensor can be connected to an
Arduino to measure and display
temperature and humidity data
through a single data pin.
Microphone Voice Sensor

A microphone voice sensor, can be

connected to an Arduino to detect
sound levels, allowing the Arduino to
respond to changes in ambient noise
or specific sounds.
Pin Header
An Arduino pin header is a row of
pins on the Arduino board that
allows you to easily connect external
components, such as sensors,
modules, or jumper wires, to the
board's input/output pins.
AC/DC Adapter & 9V Battery
An AC-DC adapter for Arduino is
used to convert alternating current
(AC) from a wall outlet into direct
current (DC) to power the Arduino
board. Better used for trainings

Alternate power source is 9V Battery.

Better used for projects
Servo Motor
Can be controlled by an Arduino to
perform precise angular movements,
typically used in robotics, RC cars,
and other projects requiring strong
and accurate positioning.

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Crocodile Clips
Crocodile clips are spring-loaded
clamps with serrated jaws, often
used in Arduino projects to make
temporary electrical connections
between components, wires, or
terminals without soldering.
Wifi Microcontroller Module
Wi-Fi-enabled microcontroller
module based on the ESP8266 chip,
which can be used with Arduino IDE
to create wireless IoT projects,
allowing the Arduino to connect to
Wi-Fi networks and communicate
over the internet.
LCD Display Screen
An LCD display screen for Arduino is
a liquid crystal display used to show
text, numbers, and simple graphics,
often interfaced with the Arduino to
provide real-time information and
visual feedback in projects.
555 Timer
The 555 timer can be used in Arduino
projects for generating PWM signals,
timing delays, or creating oscillators
for various control applications.
Arduino Uno
The Arduino Uno is a widely used
microcontroller board featuring
digital and analog input/output pins,
which is popular for prototyping and
building various electronics projects
due to its ease of use and versatility.
Solderless Breadboard
A solderless breadboard is a
prototyping tool used to build and
test electronic circuits without the
need for soldering, allowing
components to be easily inserted and
connected using push-fit contacts.
Resistors
Resistors in Arduino projects are used
to limit current, divide voltage, and
protect components by ensuring they
operate within safe electrical
parameters.
Breadboard Power Supply
A breadboard power supply for
Arduino provides a convenient way to
deliver regulated voltage to a
breadboard for powering Arduino
projects and components without
needing to use the Arduino’s onboard
power supply.
LED / RGB LED
LED: An LED (light-emitting diode) in
Arduino projects is used for visual
indicators or status lights, and can be
easily controlled by the Arduino to
turn on, off, or blink by sending
digital signals to its pins.

RGB: An RGB LED is a type of LED

that contains three separate LEDs
(red, green, and blue) in one package,
allowing it to produce a wide range
of colors by varying the intensity of
each individual color component, and
can be controlled by an Arduino to
create various color effects.
Single Link Potentiometer

A single-link potentiometer is a
variable resistor with a single
adjustable knob or slider that
changes the resistance in a circuit,
allowing you to fine-tune voltage
levels or control other electronic
parameters in Arduino projects.
Light-Dependent Resistor
A photoresistor (or light-dependent
resistor, LDR) is used in Arduino
projects to detect light levels
As light intensity increases,
Resistance decreases allowing it to
be used in applications like
light-activated switches, automatic
brightness controls, and light
sensitive alarms.
Infrared Motion Sensor
An infrared motion sensor detects
movement by emitting infrared light
and measuring the reflection from
moving objects, often used in Arduino
projects to trigger actions based on
detected motion, such as turning on
lights or activating alarms.
Keypad
The keypad is a device with multiple tactile
buttons arranged in a grid, each providing a
separate input when pressed, allowing an
Arduino to detect specific button presses for
user interaction in projects.
Power Cable
An electrical cable used to supply
power to electronic devices or
components, connecting them to a
power source such as a wall outlet or
a power supply.
Button
A button is a simple electronic
component that acts as a switch to
make or break a connection in a
circuit when pressed, commonly used
in Arduino projects for user input and
control.
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