This course empowers students to understand and build real-world electronics projects through Arduino microcontrollers. Using C programming and circuit simulations, learners grasp fundamental robotics principles—from blinking LEDs and sensor-based automation to creating smart home systems. The course concludes with two capstone projects that apply everything learned, making this an exciting STEM journey for middle schoolers.

Key Benefits:

• Learn by building real-world simulations
• Develop logical thinking and hands-on coding skills
• Work with sensors, motors, displays, and mobile integration
• Practice automation and electronics safety
• Build confidence through capstone innovation projects

What You’ll Learn:

Module I: Getting Started with Arduino

• Introduction to Arduino board and simulation tools (Wokwi, Tinkercad)

• First circuit: LED basics

• Push button interactions

Module II: Sensors & Smart Circuits

• Motion sensing with PIR for home automation

• Fire alarm circuit with LCD

• Thermometer using temperature sensor

Module III: Control Systems & Actuators

• PWM & servo motor interface

• DC motor controls

• Automatic street light controller

Module IV: Input Devices & Interfaces

• 4x4 matrix keyboard

• Gyroscope, pedometer, speech recognizer via mobile app

Module V: Programming Fundamentals

• While loops and serial input

• Decision-making with commands

• Distance measurement with ultrasonic sensor

Module VI: Capstone Projects

• Capstone 1: Integrated automation system

• Capstone 2: Custom robotics build with student innovation