Arduino Components

Developing for an Arduino involves a number of key components. These are:

  1. A PC running the Arduino IDE that is connected by a USB cable to and programs,
  2. The Arduino board - this is the small, single board microcontroller;
  3. Electronic components that the Arduino board controls.

PC

Arduino IDE

The Arduino IDE allows you to create, compile and upload code to your Arduino.

The Arduino Board

Power

The Arduino is powered either by USB when connected to your PC, or via the 5V power input.

Output pins

Significant Electronic components

Common Electronic Components

There any an almost limitless set of electronic components you can use with your Arduino. The following are significant electronic components that you would use in developing for the Arduino.

The Breadboard

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Connecting cables

Male and Female

Shields

Shields mount to the output pins on the Arduino