Bonus Intro Course: Let There Be Light!
This course will help you build your first circuit and write your first program. It is a great way to get familiar with electronics and the Arduino IDE.
Introduction
What We Will Learn
Parts List
Starter Videos
Getting Started with... Electronics
What is a... Breadboard?
What is a... Light Emitting Diode?
What is a... Resistor?
Set up the Arduino IDE (for writing your program)
Video: Circuit Schematic
Video: Build the Circuit, no code
Step 1 - Ground
Step 2 - Add Components
Step 3 - Positive
How the Current Flows
CHALLENGE - Add Another LED
STEP 4 - Video: Modify the Circuit - Blink
Step 4 - Circuit Modification
Now what? - Writing Your Program
Code Syntax Review
Step 5 - Video: Enter the Code
Step 5 - Code + Notes
Complete Code
VIDEO - Test + Challenge
Step 6 - Add Another LED and Make It Blink