In this article, we will be discussing what is Arduino, its working with several PINs (Analog Pins, Digital Pins, and power supply Pins), and Inbuilt LEDs.
Watch the video for the introduction of Arduino here.
Introduction
It is an open-source electronics platform that is used to build various electronics projects. It is an easy-to-use component that consists of both a physical programmable circuit board known as a microcontroller and a piece of software which is an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that runs on our computer systems and is used to write and upload computer code to the physical board.
These electronic boards are used by electronics, makers, and electricians who want to work on various electronic projects. This board does not need a separate piece of hardware to load new code onto the board. The Arduino IDE using a simplified version of C++ makes it easier to learn users how to program.
Applications
It is a simple electronic board that is preferred by beginners and professionals too for making different electronic projects. It includes all the essential components of a microcontroller and is designed in a way that they are easy to operate. Moreover, the easy-to-use IDE software makes it easier for users to learn how to program easily.
Types of Arduino Boards
What is Arduino Nano?
It is a small, open-source electronic development board based on an 8-bit AVR microcontroller. There are two versions of this board; one board is based on ATmega328p, and the other on Atmega168. It is preferred over other boards as it requires less memory space and fewer GPIO pins to connect with.
What is Arduino UNO?
It is an affordable and easy-to-use programmable open-source microcontroller board that can be easily integrated into a variety of electronic projects. This board can be interfaced with and other boards, shields, Raspberry Pi boards and can control relays, LEDs, servos, and motors as an output. This board features AVR microcontroller Atmega328, 6 analog input pins, and 14 digital I/O pins out of which 6 are used as PWM output.
What is Arduino Mega 2560?
It is a development board based on the Atmega2560 microcontroller. This board is used for projects that require more GPIO pins and memory space because it carries 16 analog pins and 54 digital I/O pins out of which 15 pins are used for PWM output. The board comes with a DC power jack to power up the board and the board can be turned on using a VIN pin on the board. It supports a USB interface where a USB cable is used to connect the board with the computer.
This board is similar to Arduino UNO but comes with more GPIO pins, more memory space, and is bigger in size than the latter one. The board comes with two voltage regulators through which you can regulate the voltage.
That’s all for now. We will be coming up with many fun and interesting projects. Stay tuned!
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