Controlling an LED with a Potentiometer

We previously looked at Analog Inputs (here) where we used a photoresistor and LED to make an ambient light sensor. Today, we will still discuss Analog Inputs but we will be using a different component so we see how analog inputs work from another point of view. We will be controlling the

Introduction to Analog Input- AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR

We previous discussed Digital Inputs (here) and While switches and buttons are great, there’s a lot more to the physical world than on and off. Even though the Arduino is a digital tool, it’s possible for it to get information from analog sensors to measure things like temperature or light. To do this,

Our 1970's Spaceship Interface

We introduced ourselves to Digital Inputs (here) and we tried our hands with an interactive project that takes action with the push of a button. Now we will be extending that design to something a bit more. We will go design a system using digital input to mimic a 1970s spaceship interface. You’ll make a cool control panel with a switch and lights that turn on

Introduction to Digital Input

Today, we will be introduced to digital inputs and we will be working with push button switches and LEDs to create interactive programs which we will define and control ourselves. Push button switches are really simple components. When you press a button or flip a lever, they connect two contacts together so that electricity can flow through them.

Traffic Light Program and Working with RGB LED

We went over our first program- Blink (here) where we designed a circuit and we programmed it to act as we wanted. We looked at both hardware and software aspects of the program in depth and we tried to explain what each line of code meant. I also urged you

Running our first Program- Blink!

So far so good, we have discussed only about robotics using Arduino from the hardware point of view. It’s important to state that there are two parts to understanding robotics. There is always the hardware; dealing with components and circuitry and there is also a software

Series and Parallel Connections Explained

In the last post (here), we talked in detail about the breadboard and how it works. Now we will be using the breadboard to explain the concept of connecting components in parallel or

Basic Electrical Quantities and Breadboard Explained

In the last post (here), we were introduced to the basic electrical quantities; Voltage (V), Current (I) and Resistance (R) and we used the analogy of rocks sliding down a cliff to explain how they are related. Now, there is an important mathematical equation that binds all 3 quantities.

Getting Started- Arduino Starter's Kit (Cont)

In the last post (here), we went through a list of some components expected in an Arduino starter’s kit. Now we will continue from we stopped and list more components and the function they perform with images to identify them in the kit.

Getting Started - Arduino Starter's Kit

Arduino makes it as easy as possible to program tiny computers called microcontrollers, which are what makes objects interactive. You are surrounded by dozens of them every day: they are embedded in timers, thermostats, toys, remote controls, microwave ovens. They just do one specific task, and if

Getting Started - Tools

To get started in the amazing world of robotics, we need to acquire the right tools. The microcontroller i.e. Arduino Uno is the primary component we need, but there are others which are also important and so I normally advice the best way to get started is to get an Arduino starter kit.

Fundamentals of Robotics

The fundamentals of robotics is embedded in electronics and here at ProtoRoboticsGH, we have the ideal tool to get you started. Say hello to the Arduino Uno. 

Welcome to ProtoRoboticsGH

Hello and welcome to ProtoRoboticsGH. We are the prime providers of robotics education to adults and kids alike.