Arduino Programming Course Syllabus: LEDs and Buzzer

Week 1-2: Introduction to Arduino and LEDs

• Introduction to Arduino and its components.
• Setting up the Arduino IDE and connecting Arduino boards.
• Basics of breadboarding and circuit connections.
• LED introduction: understanding LEDs, polarity, and usage.
• Writing and uploading the first "Hello, LED!" program to blink an LED.
• Experimenting with different LED blinking patterns.

Week 3-4: LED Projects and Patterns

• Controlling multiple LEDs independently.
• Creating LED light shows and patterns.
• Introduction to PWM (Pulse Width Modulation).
• Adjusting LED brightness using PWM.
• Creating a simple traffic light simulation.

Week 5-6: Buzzer and Sound Effects

• Introduction to piezo buzzers and sound production.
• Generating different sound frequencies and tones.
• Creating musical notes and melodies using the buzzer.
• Combining LEDs and buzzers for interactive light and sound projects.

Week 7-8: Advanced LED and Buzzer Projects

• Building a simple game using LEDs and a buzzer (e.g., Simon Says).
• Introduction to button inputs and user interaction.
• Creating a reaction time game with LEDs and sound effects.
• Combining inputs, outputs, and logic for engaging projects.

Week 9-10: Creative LED and Buzzer Projects

• Designing and building personalized LED displays.
• Creating interactive LED-based art or visual effects.
• Experimenting with LED animations and patterns.
• Designing and implementing unique buzzer-based sound projects.

Week 11-12: Final LED and Buzzer Projects

• Advanced LED and buzzer integration for more complex projects.
• Incorporating user feedback and interaction into projects.
• Encouraging creativity: students work on self-designed LED and buzzer projects.
• Showcasing final projects and sharing experiences.