IDeATe: Introduction to Arduino

Undergraduate

Fall and Spring: 1 unit PLEASE NOTE: The specific meeting dates for the A3 section of this micro course are Fridays Feb 5, Feb 12, and Feb 19. The specific meeting dates for the B3 section of this micro course are Sundays Feb 14, Feb 21, and Feb 28. This practical course is designed to quickly take students from beginner to basic functional knowledge of the Arduino microcontroller in three 5-hour sessions. You can expect to learn a) how to write and upload simple code for the Arduino to perform basic logic functions like reading a switch to change a motor's direction, b) how to integrate a variety of physical inputs including knobs, distance sensors, and light sensors, c) how to integrate a variety of physical outputs such as motors, lights, and speakers, and d) how to put all of these together to build simple self-contained low-cost low-power systems. The course culminates in students producing an artful and/or functional interactive creation of their own design. Enrolled students have access to IDeATe's well-equipped Physical Computing Laboratory in the basement of Hunt Library. Undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff interested in learning new skills in an interdisciplinary environment are welcome. There are no technical prerequisites. Course Website: http://courses.ideate.cmu.edu/99-355