This is the folder structure and starter files for students completing the TempeHS Arduino Bootcamp.
The bootcamp uses the official Arduino Sensor Kit: a Grove base shield and prewired modules that connect with Grove cables (no breadboard wiring needed for the kit modules). Your kit also includes a Grove Line Finder and a Grove 3-pin Ultrasonic sensor. The motor activities use real wiring with external power.
- Click Use this template then Create a new repository
- Name it using the class convention:
2027CT_Arduino_Bootcamp_FirstName.Initial(e.g.2027CT_Arduino_Bootcamp_Ben.J) - Open your repository in a GitHub Codespace (the Arduino to Codespaces Bridge extension installs automatically)
- Plug in your Arduino Uno, click the bridge icon in the left navigation bar, run the server, then open the bridge
- Upload a sketch through the bridge and you are ready to code
Full setup instructions are on the learning platform: Arduino Bootcamp, Page 1: What is Mechatronics?
Write the code in your Codespace, Upload it to the Arduino, Test it with the sensor kit, then Commit and Push every working solution with a clear message and a photo of your build.
| Folder | Lesson | Hardware |
|---|---|---|
01.serialMonitor |
Serial Monitor & Program Structure | none |
02.storingData |
Variables & Data Types | none |
03.buttonsAndDecisions |
Digital I/O + selection (if/else/switch) | Button D4, LED D6, Line Finder D7 |
04.analogueInOut |
Analogue input + math + PWM output | Pot A0, Sound A2, Light A3, LED D6, Buzzer D5 |
05.loopsAndTime |
Loops + delay vs millis + random | Button D4, Buzzer D5, LED D6 |
06.servoMotor |
Positional servo with the Servo library | Servo D3, Pot A0 |
07.ultrasonicAndFunctions |
Ultrasonic library + structuring functions | Ultrasonic D2, Buzzer D5, LED D6 |
08.motorFundamentals |
Direct-wire a DC motor + motor control theory | DC motor, battery pack (real wiring) |
09.I2C |
I2C bus, OLED display and sensors | OLED + I2C sensors |
10.OOP |
Object-Oriented Programming | LED D6 + built-in LED |
00.myProjects |
Capstone builds | your choice |
Each sketch's header comment lists the learning intention, success criteria and Grove ports for that activity. Folders also contain optional breadboard schematics (Bootcamp-*.png) showing how the same circuits are wired by hand without Grove modules, for anyone who wants to look under the hood.
| Module | Port |
|---|---|
| DO NOT USE (TX/RX serial to your computer) | D0 / D1 |
| Ultrasonic (3-pin) | D2 |
| Servo | D3 |
| Button | D4 |
| Buzzer | D5 |
| LED | D6 |
| Line Finder | D7 |
| Spare (port-move experiments) | D8 |
| Potentiometer | A0 |
Spare (leave unconnected: randomSeed noise) |
A1 |
| Sound sensor | A2 |
| Light sensor | A3 |
| OLED, Temp & Humidity, Air Pressure, Accelerometer | I2C |
- Arduino Sensor Kit documentation
- Design Toolkit
- TempeHS Arduino Boilerplate including the school sensor, module, shield and electronic component catalogue