What is Arduino? The technology simply explained

When Arduino is mentioned, it can mean both the microcontroller on a board and the platform. Software is provided that makes it possible for even beginners to find their way around.

What there is to know about Arduino

Arduino runs on various open source licenses, which is why you get the software for free. Only the hardware you have to pay for. This includes a microcontroller on a board with connectors or even various sensors and other accessories.

1. So an Arduino consists of a board with an integrated microcontroller. This represents a kind of computer.
2. Another part of the Arduino technology is the free software with which you can develop programs to control the microcontroller.
3. The special thing about the hardware is that you can buy it quite cheap.
4. With additional hardware such as LED lamps, motors or sensors, you expand the functionality of the controller.
5. To write a program for the microcontroller, you need C++ knowledge, but you can acquire in the course.
6. The program you transfer, after you have written it on the PC, via a USB cable to the Arduino and test it thereupon.
7. You can thus control all possible parts of the hardware.