Lesson 7: Input/Output and Hardware Integration – Circuits and Coding 101
📌 Introduction
Welcome back to Lesson 7 of Circuits and Coding 101! Today, we’re diving into input/output (I/O) and hardware integration.
We’ll explore how to connect and control various components using your microcontroller.
🎯 What You’ll Learn Today
- Digital and Analog I/O – Working with LEDs, buttons, and sensors
- PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) – Advanced output control
- Hardware Integration – Controlling motors and using transistors
- Hands-on exercises – RGB LEDs, potentiometers, and motors
🔌 Digital Input/Output
What is Digital I/O?
Digital I/O interacts with components like LEDs, buttons, and switches using simple HIGH (1) and LOW (0) signals.
📌 Key Functions:
💡 Hands-On Exercise 1: Controlling an RGB LED
🔧 Steps for Breadboard Setup