Adcote No.561 Article
Written by: Suzhou Adcote Computer Teacher: UG
In this semester’s Arduino hardware and C programming course, students in our computer science class transformed theoretical knowledge into hands-on practice through a practical project—the creation of the “Music Rhythm Light”, successfully building an interactive device full of creativity and technological sense.
From Theory to Practice: Arduino Lights Up the Programming Journey
Arduino is an open-source microcontroller platform that is popular among students for its simple hardware design and powerful programming flexibility. In this course, students not only learned the basic components and principles of Arduino hardware but also mastered the basic syntax and programming skills of C language.
Music Rhythm Light: A Combination of Technology and Creativity
The Music Rhythm Light project is the core practical task of this semester. Students connected LED light groups and microphone modules to the Arduino board and programmed in C language to make the lights flicker in sync with the music rhythm. This project not only required students to master sensor reading and processing but also to understand how to achieve dynamic lighting effects through programming.
During the project implementation, students collaborated in groups to carry out the following steps:
1. Hardware Setup: Connect the LED light group and microphone module, ensuring that the circuit connections are safe and reasonable.
2. Programming Design: Write code in C language to read the volume signal from the microphone sensor and dynamically control the brightness of the LED lights based on volume changes.
3. Debugging and Optimization: Through multiple tests, adjust the sensitivity and response speed of the lights to ensure they accurately respond to the music rhythm.
Student Reflections: From Challenges to Breakthroughs
“At first, when we connected the hardware, our LED light group did not light up properly. Later, we checked the circuit connections and found it was a wiring error. Through this practice, we not only learned how to program and control hardware but also developed teamwork and problem-solving skills,” said Yin Haoyuan, a student from the computer science class.
Another student, Ma Sirui, expressed: “Seeing the lights dance to the music with the code I wrote was an incredibly fulfilling moment. It made me love programming and technology even more.”
Technology Illuminates Dreams: From Classroom to Future
The success of the project is attributed to the professional guidance of the computer teacher at Suzhou Adcote. Project leader Teacher UG has been deeply involved in computer education for many years, and his teaching philosophy makes complex computer knowledge more vivid and interesting.
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UG Wu
Computer Teacher at Suzhou Adcote School
/ Bilingual Computer Science Teacher
/ STEAM Curriculum Developer
/ Cornell University – STEM Certificate Holder
/ Master of Computer Science, graduated from Indiana University
Teacher UG mentioned: “The ‘Music Rhythm Light’ project is not only a test of students’ learning outcomes but also an attempt to inspire students’ enthusiasm for technological innovation. Through Arduino and C programming, students not only mastered programming and hardware control skills but also cultivated innovative thinking and the ability to solve practical problems.”
In the future educational journey, Suzhou Adcote School will continue to promote the in-depth development of technology practice projects, making programming and hardware control an important part of cultivating students’ innovative abilities. The light of technology will continue to shine here.
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