Click here for my Introduction to Arduino comic as a PDF. This is version 1.0, let me know what you think, particularly if you find any errors. I’m changing some things right away, some may wait for version 2.0.
The Arduino Playground has a version of the PDF I prepared with blank word balloons and text fields, and also my script with notes if you want to translate it. http://arduino.cc/playground/Main/ArduinoComic. They also have versions in other languages. If you translate it, please let me know, I am going to post all the links here as well.
Introduction to Arduino | 2011 | Comics, Introduction to Arduino | Media: comics | Tags: arduino, diy, electronics, microcontrollers, open source hardware, physical computing | Comments (125)
Thank you, I will adjust. I need to make a couple of little changes, hopefully will do it soon.
This is the most friendly and practical guide I’ve found.
Thanks for sharing it, it’s helped me a lot!
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lovely! btw I just voted your SXSW 2013 panel proposal
Thank you! I was just about to put something up here.
Hi, Jody. Great resource. I think I’ll be using it with our workshop participants at http://shrimping.it , although we don’t have the blue boards with our delegates for cost reasons, I think it will be really useful anyway.
Couple of comments. I think the analogy with electricity and water is a good one (I use it a lot) but some parts of the comic seemed a bit inaccurate on the analogy. In particular you mention that resistance “increases and decreases” flow. It always decreases it. Also the diagram of increased potential should show the water reservoir higher (in other words each Litre of water has more potential energy). I couldn’t figure this out from the diagram.
I’ll add some other comments as I read and reread it. On a deadline right now I’m afraid.
Thank you for your comments! I need to make some revisions at some point and I really appreciate the feedback.
Hi Judy, I love your comics. We just became an Arduino distributor. I would like to find a way to bundle your comics with boards and kits. Can you contact me? You can find me on Twitter @TheRobotLady.
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Love the Arduino guide, with 1 tiny little flaw…
Electron flow is NOT from + to -
It’s from – to +
(Yes, I know that’s not what your high school shop teacher told you… He was wrong)
And I know there’s people running about waving their arms and saying… No. the teacher was right, it’s not the electrons that matter, it’s the proton availability and such….
http://mste.illinois.edu/murphy/HoleFlow/default.html
Thank you!
That was wonderful.. I’ve been thinking of getting into the arduino and your comic explained the basics wonderfully. Only possible addon I see is that it doesn’t explain why use use a 220 resistor or a larger one or why? Other than that I loved it and it has made me consider going further with it..
Anyone have a good link for info on resisters and understanding which to use and why?
Thanks
Rob
Thank you, and that is a very good comment. When I got to that section I was getting ready to be done, later on I realized I should have explained which resistor and why in more depth.
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Hi Jody
Thanks for your guide. I’ll be using it to help my young son with his arduino understanding. I found it clear and informative and think you should consider a full book.
One thing, it may be worth giving a minimum ohm value for the pot to avoid damage to the supply.
Best regards,
Gavin
Very good point, thank you.
Hi, Jody,
This is awesome! May I use it for a class I’ll be teaching for these folks? I do get paid but not very much.
Mark
Of course, please use it.
thank you Jody, like mr. Mark, may i use your comics for teaching at my basic electronic class? i’m Indonesian
erfansah
Yes, of course! Thanks!
Incredible. Thank you Jody for this fantastic resource! You have shown what is possible in the teaching of technical ideas.
I just discovered your Introduction to Arduino. Great !
Thanks.
i wanted to know how to pass parameter from java ide to arduino uno ide?? is it possible hoping to make a project out of it! thanks in advance
The Arduino IDE is based on C, not Java, so to my knowledge you cannot do this. You can program the Arduino using C, though, and I think there are some resources available online. Check out the Arduino Forum, I’m sure there are many other places as well. http://arduino.cc/forum/
Thanks from Spain. It’s a fantastic job