Electronics
Arduino Basics
Program microcontrollers to control lights, motors, and sensors!
Ages 10+
Multi-session series
Up to 12 students
Real coding skills!
Write code that controls the real world - LEDs, motors, sensors!
The Perfect Introduction to Programming and Physical Computing
What Students Will Do
- Write Real Code - Learn programming syntax, variables, loops, and functions
- Control LEDs - Start with blinking lights, progress to patterns and colors
- Read Inputs - Use buttons, potentiometers, and sensors as inputs
- Build Circuits - Connect components on breadboards
- Add Motors - Make things move with servos and DC motors
- Create Projects - Build interactive devices they design themselves
What Students Will Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Variables, loops, conditionals, and functions - the building blocks of all code.
Digital & Analog I/O
The difference between digital (on/off) and analog (variable) signals.
Sensors & Actuators
How to read sensors and control motors, LEDs, and other outputs.
Debugging Skills
Finding and fixing problems in code and circuits - essential for all makers!