Big Qns 2 - Tinkering with Arduino

SMA Tech Forum presents

TINKERING WITH ARDUINO

Arduino is a small computer platform which can be used to build robots, build a motion-triggered night lamp, LED based displays, or even manage 3D printing. The possibilities are endless. In this talk, we explore what Arduino is, how it can be programmed to create interesting applications, and how you can get started as a beginner. No programming experience is required - only curiosity and interest!

What will be covered:

What will be covered:

• Introduction to Arduino

○ What and why?

• Practical applications of Arduino (including Home automation and robotics examples)

• Basics of Arduino programming

• Digital and Analog Input & Output

○ LED brightness control

○ Light and motion sensing

○ Ultrasonic distance sensing

○ Motor control

Speaker Profile:

Dr. Rajesh Panicker is a senior lecturer at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore. He teachers subjects related to computer architecture, embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT). He is a 3-time recipient of the NUS university level teaching excellence award.