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Arduino Projects

This section introduces Arduino programming with the Pico W, guiding you through the process of setting up the Arduino IDE, installing the necessary libraries, and building exciting projects. With detailed explanations and hands-on exercises, you’ll master both basic and advanced Arduino-based hardware programming.

Source Code

• SunFounder Kepler Kit

• Or check out the code at Kepler Kit - GitHub

1. Get Started

Set up the Arduino IDE and get ready to program your Pico W. Learn how to install the IDE, configure the Pico W board, and add essential libraries for your projects.

• 1.1 Install Arduino IDE(Important)
• 1.2 Introduce of Arduino IDE
• 1.3 Setting Up the Raspberry Pi Pico W (Important)
• 1.4 Install libraries (Important)

2. Output & Input

Work with LEDs, sensors, and switches to learn the basics of controlling output devices and gathering input from the physical world. These fundamental exercises will establish a strong foundation in Arduino programming.

• 2.1 - Hello, LED!
• 2.2 - Display the Level
• 2.3 - Fading LED
• 2.4 - Colorful Light
• 2.5 - Reading Button Value
• 2.6 - Tilt It！
• 2.7 - Toggle Left and Right
• 2.8 - Press Gently
• 2.9 - Feel the Magnetism
• 2.10 - Detect Human Movement
• 2.11 - Turn the Knob
• 2.12 - Feel the Light
• 2.13 - Thermometer
• 2.14 - Feel the Water Level
• 2.15 - Two Kinds of Transistors
• 2.16 - Control Another Circuit

3. Sound & Display & Movement

Explore how to create sound effects, display data, and control movement. This chapter includes projects with buzzers, NeoPixel LEDs, LCD screens, motors, pumps, and servos to bring your hardware to life.

• 3.1 - Beep
• 3.2 - Custom Tone
• 3.3 - WS2812 RGB Strip
• 3.4 - Liquid Crystal Display
• 3.5 - Small Fan
• 3.6 - Pumping
• 3.7 - Swinging Servo

4. Controller

Use controllers like joysticks, keypads, and touch sensors to add interactive features to your projects. Learn to process input from these devices and translate it into creative outputs.

• 4.1 - Toggle the Joystick
• 4.2 - 4x4 Keypad
• 4.3 - Electrode Keyboard

5. Microchip

Discover the power of 74HC595 shift registers for advanced LED control, 7-segment displays, and dot matrix modules. This chapter covers efficient techniques for handling multiple outputs with fewer pins.

• 5.1 - Microchip - 74HC595
• 5.2 - Number Display
• 5.3 - Time Counter
• 5.4 - 8x8 Pixel Graphics

6. Advanced

Delve into advanced modules and concepts, such as ultrasonic distance measurement, environmental sensing with DHT11, motion tracking with MPU6050, and wireless communication with RFID and IR remote controls.

• 6.1 - Measuring Distance
• 6.2 - Temperature - Humidity
• 6.3 - 6-axis Motion Tracking
• 6.4 - IR Remote Control
• 6.5 - Radio Frequency Identification