This foundational lab session serves as your practical introduction to the core of modern technology: the microcontroller. Microcontrollers are compact, integrated circuits—essentially small computers on a single chip—that have become ubiquitous in countless devices, from everyday appliances to complex industrial systems. This module is designed to demystify this technology by focusing on the world-renowned Arduino platform. Its user-friendly hardware and intuitive programming environment make it the perfect starting point for your journey into embedded systems programming.
Throughout this session, you will bridge the gap between theory and practice, moving from basic setup to writing and simulating your first functional programs.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this lab, you will be able to:
-
Develop Fundamental Programming Skills on the Arduino Platform: You will acquire the essential competencies to write, compile, and upload effective code. This includes mastering the basic syntax of the Arduino language and understanding the core functionalities of the ATMEGA328P microcontroller.
-
Utilize the Proteus ISIS Simulation Environment for Virtual Prototyping: You will gain proficiency in simulating Arduino circuits within a professional virtual environment. This critical skill will enable you to test, debug, and validate your programs efficiently before deploying them on physical hardware, saving time and preventing potential damage to components.
Core Technologies and Tools
-
Hardware: Arduino Uno Development Board (featuring the ATMEGA328P microcontroller).
-
Software: Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Proteus ISIS Simulation Suite.
Lecturer D. DJARAH
- المعلم: DJALAL DJARAH