Arduino
Arduino is a microcomputer ecosystem that can be programmed to act upon analog and digital signal voltage inputs and outputs via a variety of sensors and devices. It is an advanced programming environment that can be controlled via simple C programs called Sketches. This enables the user to define complex calculations and actions based upon defined input parameters, and control devices and components, based upon these parameters.
What You Need To Know:
- Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It is intended for anyone making interactive projects. Arduino senses the environment by receiving inputs from many sensors, and affects its surroundings by controlling lights, motors, and other actuators. You can tell your Arduino what to do by writing code in the Arduino C programming language and using the Arduino development environment.
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Related Workshops
Advanced Prototyping with Arduino
Rapid Prototyping with littleBits
Interested in using this technology?
See class projects that have used Maker Commons resources at Penn State and get inspired by real world examples of these tools in various industries. Talk to a consultant to discuss your ideas and develop a plan to integrate the technology into your curriculum.