Save Arduino Serial Data to TXT, CSV, or Excel Using CoolTerm | Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to collect, save, and analyze Arduino serial data using CoolTerm to create a TXT or Excel data file in this step-by-step tutorial.

In this video, I demonstrate how to set up a photoresistor with an Arduino, use the Serial Monitor and Serial Plotter, and configure Arduino to create comma-separated serial output values. I'll guide you through the process of using CoolTerm to save data as a TXT file, import it into Excel, visualize the data by plotting it, and calculate the average value of the collected data.

What you'll learn:
00:00 How to wire and set up a photoresistor with Arduino
01:00 Arduino code setup to read an analog voltage
03:07 Using the Arduino Serial Monitor and plotter for real-time data monitoring
03:56 How to create comma-separated output for easy data handling
05:38 Step-by-step guide on saving Arduino serial data to a TXT file using CoolTerm
10:00 Importing TXT file data into Excel
11:32 Plotting data and finding average values in Excel

If you want to learn a similar easy-to-use software to do the same thing directly in Excel (Windows-only), check out my other video on the topic:

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