Meet Arduino! – Introduction to Arduino computing using C++

You will explore technology used in space through the Arduino tool by building your own circuits to blink an LED and to measure temperature, pressure and altitude. The basics of programming in C++ will be introduced using the Arduino IDE (Integrated Development Environment) software. This set of activities could be the starting point for future participation in the CanSat competition.

This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the European CanSat Competition.

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Keywords: Arduino, Sensor, Code, Programming, Electronics

 

Material:

• Breadboard,
• Pressure sensor MPX4115A,
• Resistors of 220Ω and 10kΩ,
• Jumper wires (male to male),
• LEDs
Temperature sensors: An analog sensor (such as a LM35) and a thermistor (a resistor that is especially sensitive to temperature) and an Arduino Uno board