HANDS-ON ARDUINO PROJECTS
Build practical Arduino automations that sense, decide, and act
Build practical Arduino automation projects that teach sensing, switching, timing, calibration, and safe low-voltage control.
Created by Marco Schwartz
A clear result, not another playlist
What you will learn
- Build several Arduino automation projects
- Calibrate sensors and thresholds
- Control safe outputs using relays or MOSFETs
- Write reusable non-blocking automation code
- Troubleshoot wiring, timing, and power issues
Your finished project
Finish the course able to build several Arduino automation projects.
Step-by-step learning path
Course curriculum
3 sections / 9 lessons
1Automation Inputs3 lessons
- Build a motion-triggered light inputPreview01
- Use light and temperature thresholds02
- Calibrate noisy analog sensors03
2Automation Outputs3 lessons
- Control LEDs, buzzers, servos, and relays01
- Build safe low-voltage switching patterns02
- Add manual override and fail-safe behavior03
3Complete Project Patterns3 lessons
- Build a plant care controller01
- Build a keypad or access-control demo02
- Turn sketches into reusable automation templates03
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Designed for practical progress
About this course
A project course for makers who want Arduino to control the physical world. Students build motion lighting, plant care logic, access/control demos, sensor calibration routines, and relay/MOSFET output patterns.
Learn from experience
Meet your instructor
Marco Schwartz
Maker educator and electronics & IoT instructor
Marco Schwartz teaches practical electronics, embedded programming, and connected-device projects. His courses help makers move from wiring and firmware to dependable Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, MQTT, Node-RED, and home automation systems they can understand, troubleshoot, and extend.
- 15+ years of electronics and maker education
Student results
What learners are saying
4.7 from 3 stories
“So satisfying to build things that actually control stuff in my house! The projects are practical and the instructions are easy to follow. My family is impressed.”
“This course took my Arduino skills from 'blinking an LED' to automating real things around the house. Clear, fun, and super rewarding.”
“Great projects and good explanations throughout. A couple of the wiring diagrams took me a second look, but I got everything working in the end. Would recommend!”
Before you start
Requirements
- Arduino Uno or Nano compatible board
- Electronics basics or Electronics for Makers
- Breadboard and jumper wires
- Basic sensor/output kit
A good fit for
Who this course is for
- Makers who want a structured path into Arduino
- Learners who prefer building real projects over watching disconnected tutorials
- Developers and hobbyists who want practical troubleshooting experience
Answers before you enroll
Frequently asked questions
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is designed for beginner learners and builds each skill in a deliberate sequence.
What do I need before starting?
You will need Arduino Uno or Nano compatible board, Electronics basics or Electronics for Makers, Breadboard and jumper wires, Basic sensor/output kit.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Yes. Start after checkout and return to the course whenever you are ready to continue.
What if the course is not a good fit?
Contact Makecademy support within 14 days of purchase. We will review the request and issue a refund when the course is not a suitable fit.
Ready to build it?
Start Arduino Home Automation and Control Projects today
Follow a clear path from the first setup step to a finished project you can explain, troubleshoot, and extend.
$29
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