Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson Preview

    • Welcome to Countdown to Launch
  • 2

    Introduction

    • Lesson Introduction

    • Read Pages 2 and 3

    • Confidence Check!
  • 3

    Before You Get Started

    • Agree to terms: The content from the booklet is integrated into the learning portal, but you have the option to download the complete booklet here. By clicking yes, you agree not to modify, sell, or distribute the booklet in any format.
  • 4

    Download Your Booklet

    • Countdown to Launch Booklet
  • 5

    Set Up Your Coding Environment

    • Setting Up Your Coding Environment

    • Get the Arduino Code Editor (as referenced on p. 4)

    • Test Your Board (for first-time users)

    • Add These Libraries (Windows and Mac Users)

    • Add These Libraries (Chromebook Users)

    • Select the Board and Port
  • 6

    Electronic Circuits and Components

    • Intro to Electronics

    • Breadboard Basics
  • 7

    Need Help?

    • Need Help?
  • 8

    Part 1 - Create Light and Sound

    • Read Page 6

    • Connect the First Components

    • Turn to Page 7

    • Speed Challenge (Refer to booklet p. 9)

    • Add Sound

    • Turn to page 10

    • Program the Speaker (Pages 11 - 13)

    • Sketch 2

    • Try the Challenge on Page 13
  • 9

    Part 2 - Connect Up Your LCD Screen

    • Read Page 14

    • Connect an LCD Screen

    • Turn to Page 15
  • 10

    Part 3 - Blast-off

    • Read Page 18

    • Add Buttons

    • Turn to Page 19

    • Turn to Page 20

    • Sketch 4 (watch for invisible characters)

    • Test the Buttons (Page 22)

    • Time to Launch

    • Turn to Page 23

    • Sketch 5
  • 11

    Part 4 - Ready for a Challenge?

    • Read Page 24

    • Customize Your System

    • Turn to Page 25
  • 12

    Part 5 - Create Your Own Animation

    • Read Page 28

    • Create an Animation

    • Complete Pages 29 - 30

    • Congratulations
  • 13

    Lesson Feedback

    • We're excited for you to join us next time!

  • 14

    Glossary

    • Glossary (Page 31 in the Booklet)