99-355 IDeATe: Introduction to Arduino
1 units, Carnegie Mellon University
PLEASE NOTE: The specific meeting dates for the A1 section of this micro course are Fridays Sep 18, Sept 25, and Oct 2. The specific meeting dates for the A2 section of this micro course are Sundays Nov 1, Nov 8, and Nov 15. This IDeATe micro course aims to demystify the Arduino microcontroller through hands-on work in the lab creating simple machines with embodied behaviors. The Arduino is a versatile resource for physical projects for students in all disciplines, and this course brings students over the beginner's threshold to a basic understanding of the use, terminology, and potential of the Arduino. The skills and concepts taught in this course are presented from an interdisciplinary approach which merges practices in arts and technology. Students learn through a series of asynchronous lectures reinforced by hands-on activities, and during the final course meeting, each student builds their own original interactive project. The course has no technical prerequisites. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff interested in learning new skills in an interdisciplinary environment are all welcome!
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
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