Arduino & Electronics
Hands-on electronics foundations with sensors, circuits, and microcontroller projects.
About This Lab
Overview
This lab introduces students to electronics fundamentals and Arduino-based programming. Students learn how to design and synchronize electronic components to build functional projects, with an emphasis on C programming, circuit logic, and system integration. The lab provides a strong foundation for students pursuing Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics.
Lab Instructors
Akono Adi Brown
Arduino & Electronics Facilitator
Junior Fotsa
Software Engineer
Fortimuah Francis Junior
Lecturer, University of Buea
Skills & Schedule
What you will master
Arduino programming with C
Write and upload C code to Arduino boards to control sensors, LEDs, and motors.
Circuit design & debugging
Design circuits on breadboards and troubleshoot common hardware issues.
Sensor integration
Connect temperature, light, and motion sensors to build responsive systems.
GCE Physics alignment
Reinforce electric circuits and related physics concepts for exam preparation.
Course Structure
Curriculum breakdown
Week 1
- Ohm's law & circuits
- Breadboarding basics
- LEDs, resistors, switches
Week 2
- Arduino IDE setup
- C syntax & control flow
- Digital I/O & analog read
Week 3
- Temperature & light sensors
- Motors & servos
- Serial communication
Week 4
- Project planning
- Circuit design
- Code structure
Week 5
- Build & debug
- Documentation
- Demo preparation
Gallery
Lab in action
Student Work
Student projects
Smart classroom temperature monitor
A real-time monitoring system that displays ambient temperature on an LCD screen. Students built circuits using temperature sensors and Arduino to read analog values, convert them to Celsius, and display readings. The project reinforces serial communication and sensor calibration concepts.
Marie Nkeng · 16 years
Automated lighting control board
A light-dependent resistor (LDR) system that automatically adjusts lighting based on ambient conditions. Students learned to read analog sensor values and control relay circuits for practical classroom applications.
Emmanuel Fon · 17 years
Traffic light simulator
A sequential LED control project that mimics traffic light behavior. Students implemented timing logic in C and practiced digital I/O with multiple outputs.
Sarah Mbah · 15 years
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