BEGINNER ARDUINO COURSE
Go from your first sketch to a reliable sensor-controlled project
Start with Arduino and build confidence with GPIO, sensors, outputs, timing, libraries, and simple automation patterns.
Created by Marco Schwartz
A clear result, not another playlist
What you will learn
- Upload and debug Arduino sketches
- Read buttons and analog sensors
- Control LEDs, buzzers, servos, and relays
- Use libraries and the serial monitor
- Build small reusable automation programs
Your finished project
Finish the course able to upload and debug Arduino sketches.
Step-by-step learning path
Course curriculum
3 sections / 9 lessons
1Arduino Setup3 lessons
- Install the IDE and upload your first sketchPreview01
- Understand setup, loop, pins, and serial output02
- Build a repeatable debugging workflow03
2Inputs and Outputs3 lessons
- Read buttons and digital sensors01
- Read analog sensors and calibrate values02
- Control LEDs, PWM, servos, and buzzers03
3Project Patterns3 lessons
- Use libraries safely01
- Replace delay with non-blocking timing02
- Build a simple sensor-triggered controller03
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Designed for practical progress
About this course
A beginner-friendly Arduino course built around practical maker workflows. Students learn the Arduino IDE, sketches, serial monitor, digital and analog IO, PWM, libraries, timing without blocking, sensors, displays, motors, and relays.
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
“Perfect starting point! I went from knowing nothing to building my own little gadgets in just a couple of weekends. The lessons are clear and the projects are genuinely fun.”
“Exactly what I was looking for. Everything is explained in plain language, and the hands-on projects kept me motivated the whole way through.”
“Really solid beginner course. Great pacing and clear examples — I only wish there were a few more bonus projects at the end. Still, totally worth it!”
Before you start
Requirements
- Arduino Uno or Nano compatible board
- USB cable
- Arduino IDE installed
- Basic electronics kit recommended
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, USB cable, Arduino IDE installed, Basic electronics kit recommended.
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 Basics for Makers today
Follow a clear path from the first setup step to a finished project you can explain, troubleshoot, and extend.
$19
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