This course is for aspiring engineers, programmers, and hobbyists interested in embedded systems and IoT. You will gain practical skills in interfacing with the Arduino platform. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Interfacing with the Arduino
This course is part of An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization
Instructor: Ian Harris
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What you'll learn
Develop Arduino programming skills for sensor and actuator control.
Design and implement basic electronic circuits for IoT devices.
Master interfacing techniques for various hardware peripherals.
Understand digital and analog signal conversion in embedded systems.
Skills you'll gain
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Hardware Design
- Electronic Components
- Embedded Systems
- Wireless Networks
- Human Machine Interfaces
- Remote Access Systems
- Electrical Wiring
- Electronic Hardware
- Electronics
- Automation Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Programming Principles
- Interactive Learning
- Control Systems
- Systems Engineering
- Basic Electrical Systems
- Internet Of Things
- Computer Systems
- Peripheral Devices
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, you'll dive into the essential hardware design and wiring skills needed for building your own IoT devices. We'll cover the basics of passive electronic components and guide you through creating simple circuits on a breadboard. By the end, you'll confidently design and implement the electrical systems required to interface with sensors and actuators, bringing your automation projects to life!
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10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
In this module, you'll master interfacing with sensors and actuators, the building blocks of automation and control systems. We'll explore different types, understand the essential circuitry for connection, and dive into the Arduino programming needed to communicate with them. By the end, you'll be able to make your Arduino projects interact intelligently with the physical world!
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
Welcome to this module on Arduino software libraries! Here, you'll discover how powerful libraries simplify complex hardware interactions, making your programming journey smoother. We'll explore common libraries that enable you to effortlessly use hardware peripherals with your Arduino. By the end, you'll be able to integrate advanced functionalities into your embedded systems projects with confidence. Get ready to unlock new possibilities!
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10 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review
Ready to expand your Arduino's potential? In this module, you'll explore Arduino shields, learning how these powerful add-on boards, combined with software libraries, extend your system's capabilities. You'll discover their construction and how to integrate them. Crucially, you'll learn to connect your IoT device to the Internet using both Ethernet for wired networking and WiFi for wireless connectivity, preparing you to build truly connected projects.
What's included
10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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MS
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2020
Actually this course made me more happy, because they taught all the basic interfacing to the complicated one....... I learned how to use tinkerCAD software.
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Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
This course is very helpful to learn Arduino. And it is a very easy to learn and understanding. Instructor was very nice person. All lectures are very clear. Thanks Coursera
AP
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Great course! You will learn much on Arduino projects and Arduino Shields.This course earns my highest recommendations and is ideal for someone who wants to learn more on IoT.
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Frequently asked questions
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform widely used for building interactive projects and embedded systems. This course will teach you the fundamental programming and electrical engineering principles to leverage Arduino for automation and IoT applications.
You will develop practical coding skills for Arduino, focusing on C/C++ based programming to interface with various sensors and actuators. This includes understanding software libraries and digital signal processing.
You'll learn to design and implement basic electronic circuits, connect hardware peripherals like sensors and actuators, and use Arduino shields to build functional IoT devices, from simple automation tasks to networked systems.
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