Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Introduction

    • Parts List

    • What Will We Learn?

    • Getting Started Video Series
  2. 2

    • Background Videos

    • How Does a Breadboard Work?

    • What Is A Microcontroller?

    • What Is A Jumper Wire?

    • What Is A Resistor?

    • What Is An LED?
  3. 3

    • STEP 1 - Box Top and Back Cutouts

    • STEP 2 - UNO R3 and Breadboard

    • STEP 3 - Power the UNO

    • STEP 4 - Connect the LDR

    • STEP 5 - Add the Resistor

    • STEP 6 - Connect the LEDs

    • STEP 7 - Mount the Paper Lantern

    • Step-by-Step Video

    • Hardware Instructions - printable PDF
  4. 4

    • Getting Started

    • Programming Basics

    • Part 1 - Variables

    • Part 2 - Setup() and Loop()

    • Part 3 - Loop() cont.

    • Complete Program

    • Finishing Up

    • Programming Instructions - printable PDF
  5. 5

    • Programming Errors

    • Hardware Errors
  6. 6

    • Exercises

    • Monthly Challenge
  7. 7

    • NEED HELP? Start Here with Questions, Answers, & Comments

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