Working with microcontrollers

Arduino

• forum thread about iPhone charging
• Control an Arduino with an iPhone
• Arduino - AC adapter
  • Specs
    • 9 - 12 VDC, 500mA - 1A, 2.1mm, center positive

Arduino Notes

• The total current amperage than can be drawn from an Arduino is 200mA, and it is best not to have more than 20mA going across each pin to power a device. see 🙈

General Notes

• Arduino source files / programs are referred to as sketches sketches are generally saved in the below location

$HOME/$USER/Documents/Arduino

General Electronics

Definitions

• Logic level - is a set voltages at which a device communicates. A common logic level is 5V, and newer logic levels work at 3.3V and 1.8V
• PWM Pulse Width Modulation - is used for Digital to Analog signal
  • PWM - Examples
    • the brightness of an LED
    • to vary the speed of the fan

Understanding digital resolution of an analog signal

Analog to Digital Converters

• YouTube - Analog & Digital Signals

LED's

• LED’s are directional the shorter pin goes to GND.