Lesson Overview:

This lesson will show you how to write your first code using the Arduino IDE and C++. The lesson will outline the key terms used and allow you to turn on and off and LED light.

Instructions on:

–         The key Arduino IDE terms and rules

–         A beginner’s guide to built-in commands

–         How to make comments

–         How to turn on and off an LED

What you will need:

–         PC

–         Internet connection (if using online Arduino editor)

–         Idunino microcontroller

–         USB lead

–         Single LED (or you can use the built-in LED)