K–6TechNest
Arduino Basics
Program microcontrollers
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QuincyBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 40–75 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Cass · Box Elder
- Materials needed
- Arduino Uno Starter Kit (Official)
- Jumper Wire Assortment (120-piece)
- Extra Components Kit (LEDs, resistors, buttons)
- Arduino Programming: The Beginners Guide
Video resources
Arduino Traffic Light Tutorial — Perfect for Beginners! #arduino #arduinoproject
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Watch on YouTube →Why this skill rocks
You can make lights blink, motors spin, and robots move by telling tiny computers what to do right now. It's like giving brains to your inventions.
2034Where this could take you
In 2034, you could be designing smart gadgets for Olympic venues, like automatic doors or interactive displays, making the Games super high-tech.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Arduino Uno Starter Kit (Official)
RequiredThe board, breadboard, components, and a project book — all in one box. Start here. Everything else builds on this. Don't buy a knockoff for your first kit.
Jumper Wire Assortment (120-piece)
RequiredYou'll use up the wires in the starter kit fast. A 120-piece M-M / M-F / F-F assortment covers every connection you'll need for the next 20 projects.
Extra Components Kit (LEDs, resistors, buttons)
When you're ready to build beyond the project book, you need more parts. This type of kit gives you the sandbox for original circuits.
Arduino Programming: The Beginners Guide
Supplements the project book. Good for when you want to write your own sketches instead of copying prompts. Teaches the C++ basics you'll actually use.