Exploring Arduino Basics

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What is an Arduino?

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An Arduino is an open-source electronics platform for building digital devices.

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What programming language is primarily used for Arduino?

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C/C++

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What is the purpose of the Arduino IDE?

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The purpose of the Arduino IDE is to facilitate programming and uploading code to Arduino boards.

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Name one common type of Arduino board.

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Arduino Uno

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What is a digital pin on an Arduino?

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A digital pin on an Arduino is a pin that can read or write binary signals (HIGH or LOW).

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How do you upload a sketch to an Arduino?

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Connect Arduino to computer, open IDE, select board/port, write/open sketch, click 'Upload'.

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What is the function of the 'setup()' method in an Arduino sketch?

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The 'setup()' method initializes the Arduino environment before the main loop runs.

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What is the purpose of the 'loop()' method in an Arduino sketch?

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The 'loop()' method allows the Arduino to execute code continuously after the initial setup.

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What type of sensors can be used with Arduino?

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Temperature, humidity, light, motion, ultrasonic, gas, and pressure sensors.

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What is the significance of the 'void' keyword in Arduino programming?

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The 'void' keyword signifies that a function does not return a value.