== Introduction to Using an Arduino ==
This page is designed to provide an introduction to using Arduinos with simple attachments, such as [[https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-neopixel-uberguide/overview|NeoPixels]], Servo Motors and LED strips. This is Lab 5 from Prof. Ludtke's annual introduction to programming class: [[LectureVideo/IntroProgramming15]]

The [[http://www.arduino.cc/|Arduino]] platform includes a range of small embedded computers designed to provide easy interfacing to a wide range of motors, displays, sensors, etc., at low cost ($5-$50). The processor in an Arduino is not very powerful (typically an 8-16 Mhz 8 bit processor), but it is sufficient for many simple applications ([[http://playground.arduino.cc/Projects/Ideas]]). Arduino compatibility has also been added to a number of more powerful processors, such as the [[http://beagleboard.org/BLACK|BeagleBone Black]] and [[http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/edison.html|Intel Edison]].

In this lab, you will have access to a variety of preassembled Arduino-peripheral combinations, with simple exercises for a range of different skill levels.

Everyone should start with this:
 * [[LectureVideo/ArduinoLab/Intro|Getting Started]]

When you finish that, pick one of these, and work through it to the end. If you're having fun, you are welcome to do more than one :) :
 * Easy (5 available): [[LectureVideo/ArduinoLab/NeoPixel|Controlling the color of a NeoPixel]]
 * Medium (1 available): [[LectureVideo/ArduinoLab/PixelStrip|Use a 64 NeoPixel panel]]
 * Hard (1 available): [[LectureVideo/ArduinoLab/Mask|Change the StarLord Mask behavior]]
 * Hard (1 available): [[LectureVideo/ArduinoLab/Chameleon|Make Huey the Chameleon do Something Interesting]]