Have you heard of Arduino? Do you know what Arduino is used for? Let me share some insights.
Arduino is essentially an electronic tool that can be used to create many interesting electronic projects, such as electronic clocks, quadcopters, pet feeders, 3D printers, and electronic microscopes. Electronic enthusiasts around the world are continuously developing creative electronic projects based on Arduino.
Arduino Uno circuit board
Compared to Arduino, we might be more familiar with the concept of “integrated circuits”. Integrated circuits are tiny chips designed for specific computational functions. For the average person, traditional integrated circuits can be cumbersome to use, generally requiring a certain level of electronic knowledge and programming skills to operate proficiently. However, the emergence of Arduino has transformed integrated circuits, which were once only usable by professionals, into accessible electronic design tools that even those without programming backgrounds can learn to use through simple instruction. To achieve this goal, Arduino has made improvements in two areas. First, in terms of hardware, Arduino is a very user-friendly printed circuit board. The board is equipped with dedicated integrated circuits, and the functional pins of these integrated circuits are accessible for external connections. Additionally, the board is designed with a USB interface for easy connection to a computer. Second, in terms of software, Arduino provides a dedicated programming development environment called Arduino IDE. Its interface is simple and allows beginners with no programming exposure to easily get started.
Arduino IDE
So, what can we do with Arduino? First, Arduino can perform logical operations. In fact, there are many logical operations we use in daily life, such as: lighting a lamp when a button is pressed; activating a surveillance camera when a corresponding light is on; playing music when a door opens; adding water when the soil is too dry; and turning on the air conditioning when there is too much sunlight. You can also consider more complex scenarios, such as: watering the soil, playing music, and turning on the air conditioning when I press a button and strong sunlight shines on the plants on the windowsill. All these examples from everyday life can be achieved through logical operations using Arduino. Of course, besides Arduino itself, we also need some other peripheral electronic components and sensors. Arduino plays the role of the “brain” in these applications.
In addition to hardware materials, using Arduino also requires some software resources. You can download many free open-source software resources from the official Arduino website. Besides software resources, the hardware design of Arduino is also open-source; you can download the circuit schematic for the Arduino board and even the processing files for the printed circuit board.
Arduino Uno circuit schematic
In summary, Arduino is a great electronic design tool that is easy to use, open-source, and rich in resources. It not only provides professionals with a convenient path for electronic development but also serves as a development platform for ordinary people to realize their creative designs. If you are interested in electronic design, why not learn to use Arduino? It won’t disappoint you.
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