Arduino Resources

Grove Beginner Kit

• Grove Beginner Kit For Arduino - documentation and lesson guide

  • Modules and pin numbers

• Grove Beginner Kit For Arduino - product information

• Grove components from Seeed Studio

• Codecraft

Arduino

• Arduino Language Reference

• Arduino IDE software download

• Arduino Serial Plotter: The Missing Manual

• Arduino interrupts tutorial and examples

• Project ideas:

  • What is Arduino and can I use it for my project?

  • Top 10 Best Arduino Projects - Maker Tutor

  • "30-minute Timer Alarm Clock" - Wayne's Instructable

Animatronics

• Bottango - free Animatronic Software to control servos

Arduino and IoT (Internet of Things)

• • There are many ways to create an Arduino IoT project. Some possible paths:

  • ESP8266 board with WiFi -- can program with Arduino IDE (not Codecraft)

    • Example: ESP8266 ESP-12 NodeMcu D1 Module

    • Need to use the Arduino IDE and install the  ESP8266 Arduino Core

  • Arduino IoT Cloud

    • "Arduino IoT Cloud is a powerful service, allowing anyone to create IoT applications with just a few simple steps."

    • Requires a compatible board (Arduino MKR, ESP8266 ESP-12E module,  ...)

    • Develop sketches using the browser-based Arduino Cloud development environment.

    • Free plan has limited capabilities

  • ThingSpeak

    • "Data collection in the cloud with advanced data analysis using MATLAB"

    • Free account

    • Easy to send data from Arduino to ThingSpeak via WiFi 

  • Blynk

  • Particle

    • Professional/commercial IoT

    • Kits

  • LoRa

    • Long Range radio communications

    • Lora Alliance

    • Sparkfun: LoRaWAN with ProRF and The Things Network

  • Home Assistant

    • specifically for Home Automation

    • "Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts. Perfect to run on a Raspberry Pi or a local server."

    • Create sensors/actuators with Arduino technology and integrate them with your home automation system.