Workshop on “Introduction to Arduino”

The Robotics Club of our college (DBCE) organized a hands-on workshop on Introduction to Arduino under the mentorship of Prof. Flavia Leitao, Robotics Club Coordinator. The event, held on 16^th March 2024 in the Embedded Systems Lab, aimed to familiarize participants with Arduino and its interfaces. Mr. Yash Kochrekar and Mr. Piyush Suthar served as the resource persons for the workshop, offering their expertise to guide attendees through the intricacies of Arduino programming and hardware interfacing.

Arduino is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike who want to dive into the world of embedded systems and computing and likewise the workshop proved to be an enriching experience for participants, regardless of their prior knowledge. The target audience was anyone who has never used Arduino, but has knowledge of basic circuits and coding. The workshop commenced with discussion of behavior of embedded systems at very low level followed by an overview of Arduino, basic concepts such as digital and analog inputs/outputs were explained, laying a strong foundation for further learning. Participants were guided through the process of controlling an LED using a momentary button. By understanding that a button serves as a sensor, participants grasped the versatility of Arduino in interfacing with various input devices. This hands-on activity encouraged active participation, with some participants catching on quickly and assisting others.

 The collaborative learning environment encouraged peer-to-peer support, enabling participants to overcome challenges and progress at their own pace. As the workshop progressed, more advanced topics such as serial communication were explored. Participants learned how to establish communication between Arduino and a PC.

Overall, the workshop was a success and instilled a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm for Arduino and embedded systems in general amongst the participants.