Programming with Microcontrollers

This section covers the programming concepts used throughout EGN 3000L. It begins with an overview of the Arduino environment and then walks through language basics, control flow, and working with libraries. Each page builds on the previous so you can gradually develop your skills before applying them in the lab.

• Introduction to Arduino Programming
  • What is a Programming Language?
  • Arduino Platform Overview
• Installing the Arduino IDE
• Code Disclaimer
  • Whole Code Blocks
• Basic Arduino Structure
  • Basic Syntax Rules
  • Comments and Code Readability
• Variables
  • Defining a Variable
  • Variable Mutability
  • Data Types
  • Variable Qualifiers
  • Variable Initialization vs Definition
  • Built-in Variables and Constants
  • Variable Scope
• Arrays
  • Anatomy of an Array
  • Accessing and Modifying Arrays
  • Key Rules and Limitations
• Functions
  • What is a Function?
  • Anatomy of a Function
  • Functions with Arrays
  • Calling a Function
  • User-Defined vs. Built-in Functions
• Math Operations
  • Math Operations with Different Data Types
  • Math Shorthands
• Control Structures
  • What are Control Structures?
  • Conditional Statements
  • Single Comparisons
  • Logical (Boolean) Operators
• Your First Arduino Program
  • Step 1: Open the Arduino IDE and Create a New Sketch
  • Step 2: Write the Program
  • Step 3. Open the Serial Monitor
  • Step 4. Upload and Run the Program
• Your Second Arduino Program
  • Step 1. Change the Code
  • Step 2. Upload and Run the Program
  • Step 3. Update your Code to Print Messages
• Loops
  • for Loops
  • while loops
  • Why Use Loops?
  • Break and Continue Statements
  • Loops vs. loop()
• Libraries
  • What is a Library
  • Why Use Libraries?
  • How to Use a Library
• Program Examples
  • Table of Contents
• Final Quiz
• Advanced Topics
  • Classes and Objects
  • Macros and Preprocessor Directives