Arduino Challenge Workshop Day 1
June 15, 2024 · 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ Online event
Description
The main aim of the Workshop Day 1 of the Sri Lanka Arduino Challenge 2024 was to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Arduino principles and techniques. The session was conducted by the Skill Surf team, Mr. Thuvaragan Suriyakumaran and Mr. Shivanka Priyashan, undergraduates from the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. The workshop began with an introduction to Arduino, focusing on the Arduino UNO R3, its technical specifications, and board anatomy. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of Arduino, including its history, applications, and various models available. This foundational knowledge set the stage for more advanced topics. Following this, the session delved into Arduino Cloud. Participants learned how to get started with the platform, including an overview of its features and a detailed walkthrough. They explored how to connect their Arduino projects to the cloud, enabling remote monitoring and control, which is crucial for modern IoT applications. The workshop then transitioned into programming with Arduino. Starting with the basics, participants were taught syntax, variables, operators, and pin modes. Participants learned how to write simple programs and gradually moved on to more complex topics such as control structures, conditions, and functions. The instructors provided hands-on examples and guided participants through practical exercises, enhancing their coding skills and understanding of Arduino programming. The final part of the workshop was dedicated to microcontroller programming with Arduino. This segment covered digital and analog inputs and outputs, serial communication, and PWM outputs. Participants learned how to interface sensors and actuators with Arduino, and how to implement real -world projects. The instructors demonstrated various techniques and best practices for efficient microcontroller programming. To reinforce the material covered, a quiz was organized at the end of the workshop. This interactive session allowed participants to review their knowledge and assess their understanding of the topics discussed. Following the quiz, a Q&A session took place, where questions brought forward by the participants via the menti.com and slido.com platforms were answered. This provided an opportunity for participants to clarify any doubts and gain deeper insights into the subject matter. In conclusion, the workshop provided a thorough and engaging introduction to Arduino, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed to start their projects. The combination of theoretical lessons, practical exercises, and interactive sessions ensured a well-rounded learning experience.
Agenda
04:00 PM – 04:10 PM Welcome Speech 04:10 PM – 05:00 PM Session 01 – Mr. Shivanka Priyashan 05:00 PM – 05:10 PM Q & A 05:10 PM – 06:00 PM Session 02 – Mr. Thuvaragan Sooriyakumaran 06:00 PM – 06:00 PM Q & A 06:00 PM – 06:15 PM Vote of Thanks