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LESSON 01Absolute Beginner
Your First Blink: Make an LED Come Alive
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About this Lesson
Start from zero. Learn the breadboard, wire your first circuit, write your first five lines of code, and watch an LED blink at the rhythm you choose. This is your "Hello, World" of electronics.
What You'll Do
1
Learn the parts of the Arduino Uno board
2
Plug your Arduino into a computer with a USB cable
3
Place the LED and resistor on the breadboard
4
Connect with jumper wires to pins 13 and GND
5
Open Arduino IDE and write your first 5 lines of code
6
Upload and watch your LED blink at your chosen speed!
Components Needed
- Arduino Uno
- USB Cable
- 1× LED
- 220Ω Resistor
- Breadboard
- 2× Jumper Wires
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