This course introduces students to robotics and physical computing using the Arduino platform. Learners will explore how hardware and software work together to create intelligent systems. Starting with mBlock for visual programming and progressing to Arduino IDE for text-based coding, students will gain hands-on experience building real-world projects. Tinkercad and Fritzing will be used for circuit design and simulation, enabling students to plan and test their ideas before actual assembly. Each module includes practical design and build lessons leading up to a major project that integrates all learned concepts.
Robotics and Physical Computing with Arduino
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About this Course
This course introduces students to robotics and physical computing using the Arduino platform. Learners will explore how hardware and software work together to create intelligent systems. Starting with mBlock for visual programming and progressing to Arduino IDE for text-based coding, students will gain hands-on experience building real-world projects. Tinkercad and Fritzing will be used for circuit design and simulation, enabling students to plan and test their ideas before actual assembly. Each module includes practical design and build lessons leading up to a major project that integrates all learned concepts.
🎯 Level:
Intermediate
Course Summary
- Total Modules: 2
- Total Lessons: 10
- Total Quizzes: 6
- Total Assignments: 1
- Total Projects: 0
- Total Enrolled Students: 0
- Certificate Available: No
Price: ₦30000
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📚 Modules in this Course
🧩 Modules in this Course
Introduction to Robotics & Arduino Fundamentals
This module introduces students to the exciting world of robotics and the foundational principles behind Arduino-based systems. Learners will explore how robots function, understand the roles of sensors, actuators, and controllers, and begin designing simple circuits using simulation tools like Tinkercad and Fritzing. Through hands-on activities and guided projects, students will learn to program and control LEDs using mBlock, laying the groundwork for future robotics applications. By the end of this module, learners will have built their first functional traffic light controller circuit.
Sensors and Interactive Systems
This module introduces learners to sensors, the essential components that allow robots and smart systems to detect and respond to their environment. Students will explore how different sensors (such as light, motion, and sound sensors) work and how they can be connected to an Arduino for interactive projects. Using Tinkercad, Fritzing, mBlock, and the Arduino IDE, learners will design and program circuits that react to changes in light or movement. By the end of the module, students will combine both light and motion detection to build a Smart Security Light System that demonstrates automation and sensor integration.