Basics of Microcontrollers (Arduino, Maker Uno, ESP32)

Ang JL   |   17 Jun 2023

Introduction to microcontroller, input and output components

• video TED Talk origin of Arduino and applications
• video State of Arduino Massimo Banzi at Maker Faire Bay Area 2019 
• video Arduino Basics 101   
• About microcontrollers
• microcontroller applications
• different applications of microcontrollers 

• types and applications of microcontrollers - 8051, AVR, AMR
• difference between Arduino & 8051 - AVR 
• Arduino: 39 free guides for sensors & modules 

• microprocessor vs microcontroller: what is the difference?
• Arduino vs Raspberry Pi: what's the difference? 

1. Installation of Arduino IDE
2. Tutorials (microcontroller-based projects)
• Arduino Lessons (Mr Ang)  
• Arduino website tutorials 
• Using Tinkercad  New
• Official guide to Tinkercad Circuits (interactive)
• video micro:bit & Arduino in Tinkercad circuits [Arduino 40:30-56]
• Program Maker Uno using Chromebook 
• Last Minute Engineers tutorials
• Random Nerd tutorials - ESP32, ESP8266 IoT projects
• getting started with Deta Base (free) New
• Circuit Basics 
• Instructables - teachers
• How to Mechatronics  
• Maker Advisor - where to buy starter kits
• Tools and components - common types, names

• Main Arduino website on coding software, hardware resources
• Arduino coding 
• Arduino components: input & output
• Accessories available in school  
• Tutorials - How to use different components
• video Sensors[from 1:30 to 16.45]
• video Display examples - which one to use  
• Arduino project ideas 
• Reference Arduino resources online & books  
• Arduino with Python - how to get started
• Using Python with Arduino lessons
• Python with Arduino boards (micropython) 
• Getting started on micropython on ESP32 
• Raspberry Pi Pico W 
• Using design thinking
• Using computational thinking 
• IoT and DIY Smart homes 
• Using ChatGPT or equivalent 
• AI - Machine Learning  
• Presentation: Poster - e.g. infographic templates

• 2023 S3 Arduino SIA 
• MakeIT at NLB libraries