Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Project Description
    • Parts List
    • Learning Objectives
  • 2

    New Hardware Components

    • A Bit About Bluetooth Technology
    • Switches and Buttons
    • Speakers
    • VIN Pin + Pull-up and Pull-Down Resistors
  • 3

    Hardware Assembley

    • Step 1 - Box Preparation - Top, Front, and Back
    • Step 2 - Boom Box Speaker Cavity
    • Step 3 - Set up Bluetooth Module
    • Step 4 - Momentary and Relay Switches
    • Step 6 - Micro USB Power Module
    • Step 5 - UNO R3 and Breadboard
    • Step 7 - LCD Screen
    • Step 8 - Connect the Momentary Switch
    • Step 9 - Connect Speaker and Bluetooth Module
    • Step 10 - Connect Relay Switch
    • Testing the Circuit
  • 4

    Programming

    • New Coding Commands/Concepts
    • New Libraries
    • Writing The Code
    • Complete Code - Normal Button
    • Complete Code - Latching Button
    • Almost There - Testing
    • How to Install a Library in the Arduino IDE
  • 5

    Finishing Up

    • Step 1 - Disconnect Part of the Circuit
    • Step 2 - Install the Button
    • Step 3 - Attach the speaker to the top of the box
    • Step 4 - Place the Components Inside the Box
    • Step 5 - Reconnect the Wires
  • 6

    Common Errors

    • Troubleshooting - Circuits
    • Troubleshooting - Code
  • 7

    Excercises

    • Exercises
    • Monthly Challenge
  • 8

    Discussion

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