Arduino Coding Reviewer for Beginners
1. Basics of Arduino
- Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software.
- The primary programming language used is C++.
- The main software for coding and uploading programs is the Arduino IDE.
2. Basic Structure of an Arduino Program
An Arduino sketch consists of two main functions:
void setup() {
// Code here runs once when the board starts
}
void loop() {
// Code here runs repeatedly
}
3. Common Arduino Functions
- pinMode(pin, mode); -> Configures a pin as INPUT or OUTPUT.
- digitalWrite(pin, HIGH/LOW); -> Turns a digital pin on or off.
- digitalRead(pin); -> Reads HIGH or LOW from a digital pin.
- analogWrite(pin, value); -> Outputs a PWM signal (0-255) on a PWM-capable pin.
- analogRead(pin); -> Reads an analog value (0-1023) from an analog pin.
- delay(ms); -> Pauses execution for the specified milliseconds.
- Serial.begin(baudrate); -> Starts serial communication.
- Serial.print(data); -> Prints data to the Serial Monitor.
- Serial.println(data); -> Prints data with a newline.
4. Example Codes
Blinking an LED (Basic Output):
void setup() {
pinMode(13, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
digitalWrite(13, HIGH);
delay(1000);
digitalWrite(13, LOW);
delay(1000);
}
Reading a Button (Basic Input):
int buttonPin = 2;
void setup() {
pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT);
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
int buttonState = digitalRead(buttonPin);
Serial.println(buttonState);
delay(100);
}
Reading an Analog Sensor:
int sensorPin = A0;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
int sensorValue = analogRead(sensorPin);
Serial.println(sensorValue);
delay(500);
}
Controlling an LED with a Button:
int buttonPin = 2;
int ledPin = 13;
void setup() {
pinMode(buttonPin, INPUT);
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
int buttonState = digitalRead(buttonPin);
digitalWrite(ledPin, buttonState);
}
5. Debugging Tips
- Use Serial.print() to check variable values.
- Make sure the correct board and port are selected in the Arduino IDE.
- Check wiring connections and component placements.
6. Additional Resources
- Arduino Documentation: https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/
- Arduino Forum: https://forum.arduino.cc/
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This reviewer provides the fundamentals to get started with Arduino programming. Happy coding!