Arduino course Day 1 : vTools Events

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Arduino course Day 1

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During this session we will:

Set up the development environment — install the Arduino IDE (and alternatives), board drivers, and verify USB connection.
Explain What is Arduino? — history, typical use-cases and real-world applications (robotics, IoT, prototyping, automation).
Break down the main components of an Arduino board — microcontroller, power circuitry, voltage regulators, crystals, USB interface, headers, and common modules (sensors/actuators).
Walk through the Arduino pinout with practical examples of when to use each.
Quick hands-on: connect an Arduino, upload your first sketch (Blink), and verify everything is working.

By the end of Day 1 you will:

Have a fully working Arduino development setup on your laptop.
Be able to identify the main parts of an Arduino board and understand pin functions.
Upload and run a basic program on the board.