Lecture 4
Arduino Board
By: Assist.Lec. Noora Nazar
What is Arduino?
• Arduino: is open-source electronics platform that includes both hardware
and software components.
• Platform: is a collection of hardware, software, workflows and support
networks designed.
• All of these components are open source: meaning that their designs and
source code is available for anyone to copy and use.
Advantages of Arduino
1. Open-source platform
2. Easy to program
3. Affordable hardware
4. Can be used for wide range of projects
5. Can work with different operating systems
Applications of Arduino
1. Robotics
2. Automation Projects
3. GPS Tracking
4. Remote Control Systems
5. Security Systems
Arduino Uno Arduino Mega Arduino Lilypad
Types of Arduino boards
Arduino Nano Arduino Leonardo
Features of Arduino boards
• Arduino Uno:
1. The most popular.
2. Suitable for beginners and a wide range of projects.
• Arduino Mega:
1. Larger and more powerful than the Uno.
2. Used for complex projects.
• Arduino Leonardo:
1. Has built-in USB functionality for easy interfacing with computers.
Features of Arduino boards
• Arduino Lilypad:
1. Designed for wearable projects.
2. Compact, circular board with sew-able connectors.
• Arduino Nano:
1. Compact and smaller than the Uno.
2. Ideal for projects with limited space.
Microcontroller
• The core of an Arduino is its microcontroller, which contains:
1. Processor
2. RAM for data storage
3. Flash memory for programs.
4. Input/Output (I/O) pins
Arduino Uno board
*GPIO: General Purpose Input Output
Controls the amount of voltage going into
the Arduino board
USB Connection – Used for powering up your Arduino and
uploading sketches
-ATmega8U2 connect the USB and UART (Universal
Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter protocol) on the Arduino
Uno.
- ATmega8U2 converts USB signals to UART signals,
allowing communication between the computer and the main
microcontroller.
Power Jack : Can power up 7 to 12 volt
can be connected to :
Most important components