What You Need to Know When Getting Started with Arduino
Arduino is an open source electronics prototyping platform and is one of the most popular platforms in its field, along with the Raspberry Pi. So what makes Arduino stand out so much? Why should you learn Arduino? Let's take a look at them.
Arduino is built on hardware and software that is easy and flexible to use. It is designed for artists, designers, engineers, makers and anyone with an interest in programming. Arduino senses the environment by reading data from various buttons, components, and sensors. It can let you control LEDs, motors, servos, relays and more.
Why Arduino?
You may ask why should I choose Arduino? Arduino really simplifies the process of creating a programmable electronics project, making it a great platform for beginners. Anyone with no previous electronics experience can easily get started with this platform.
Moreover, since it is open source, you can find a lot of information and code on the Internet. It is also inexpensive, making it accessible to everyone. You can start with the Arduino Uno and use other Arduino models as your projects get more complex. There are many Arduinos that vary in size, power, and some other features.
What can you do with Arduino?
An Arduino can do a surprising number of things. Recently, it has been widely used in 3D projects, especially with the widespread use of 3D printers. Arduino can be used for many things, from a lighted dog collar to a remote control car.
Its low cost and ease of use means that thousands of makers, designers, hackers and creators are making great projects. A significant number of these people share the codes of their project on the Internet. By browsing these, you can quickly develop your own creative project.
What does Arduino consist of?
As we said before, there are many Arduino models. However, it is possible to answer this question via Arduino Uno.
Processor: 16Mhz ATmega16U2
Flash memory: 32KB
Ram: 2KB
Operating Voltage: 5V
Input Voltage: 7-12V
Number of analog inputs: 6
Number of Digital I/O: 14 (6 Pulse Width Modulation - PWM)
The features may seem minimal compared to your desktop computer, but keep in mind that Arduino is an embedded device with much less information than your desktop. These features include more than you need for most electronics projects.
Another great feature of Arduino is the ability to use what is called a shield. The shield, or shield as we can translate it into Turkish, is a very practical way to extend the features and functionality of your Arduino.
You can start to produce your own projects right away with the Arduino In-depth book prepared by Bülent Çobanoğlu to learn Arduino.
