Curriculum Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Arduino (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • What is Arduino? Why is it so popular?
  • Overview of the AVR Microcontroller family.
  • Setting up and installing the Arduino IDE.
  • Key components of an Arduino board.
• Activities:
  • Write a basic program to blink an LED.
  • Understand variables and decision-making logic in Arduino IDE.

Module 2: Sensor Interfacing with Arduino (8 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Basic Components:
    • Interfacing LEDs, RGB LEDs, and Buzzers.
    • Understanding switch interfacing: debouncing, pull-up, and pull-down resistors.
  • Environmental Sensors:
    • Interfacing LDR, Potentiometer, Temperature, Gas, and Humidity sensors.
  • Motion Sensors:
    • Using IR, Ultrasonic, and PIR sensors.
  • User Inputs:
    • Interfacing a joystick and accelerometer.
  • Motors:
    • Controlling DC motors, Servo motors, and Stepper motors.
  • Displays:
    • Working with 7-segment displays and LCDs.
  • Wireless Communication Modules:
    • Integrating Bluetooth and RF modules for wireless control.
• Activities:
  • Build circuits for each sensor and test their functionality.
  • Write Arduino programs to process sensor data and control outputs.

Module 3: Arduino Special Features (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Timers and Interrupts in Arduino.
  • Understanding and using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
• Activities:
  • Write programs to generate precise time delays and use interrupts.
  • Use PWM to control LED brightness and motor speed.

Module 4: Robotics Projects (6 Hours)

• Project 1: Cliff Avoidance and Object Follower Robot
• Project 2: Obstacle Avoidance and Line Follower Robot
• Project 3: Bluetooth-Controlled Robot
• Project 4: Gesture-Controlled Robot

Activities:

• Assemble and program robots using the learned concepts.
• Test and refine their functionality for different environments.

Module 5: Advanced IoT and Monitoring Projects (2 Hours)

• Project 5: Weather Monitoring System (Temperature, Gas, Humidity Sensors).
• Project 6: Heartbeat and Pulse Rate Monitoring System.

Activities:

• Collect real-time data and display it on an LCD or send it wirelessly via Bluetooth.
• Create a dashboard for monitoring environmental and health parameters.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain expertise in Arduino IDE programming and hardware interfacing.
• Learn to integrate sensors, actuators, and displays for practical applications.
• Develop robotics systems like obstacle-avoidance and gesture-controlled robots.
• Build and deploy IoT-enabled monitoring systems.
• Acquire problem-solving and debugging skills for real-world electronics projects.

This course is perfect for beginners and intermediate learners eager to master Arduino for electronics and robotics applications.