Arduino Tutorial 1: Setting Up and Programming the Arduino for Absolute Beginners

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This is a tutorial series for absolute beginners. We show complete newbies how to get an arduino up and running, and in this lesson you will write your first three programs.

You can get the following Elegoo kit, to follow these lessons and play along at home

You can see details of this lesson on our WEB site HERE:

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[SamMatier]

78 years old and you got me excited enough to just order my kit.

[ethansalvadore]

This guy is the Bob Ross of computer programming.

[maskedmarvyl]

This is one of the very few teachers I have seen that doesn't assume the viewer already understands the program and the procedures. He walks you through every step, without skipping anything. That is greatly appreciated, and every online teacher should be following this model.

[kgjxcwf]

New to Arduino, but old to life, retired and loving this series of tutorials while following along with the kit. Thanks for creating and continuing to create them Mr. Paul. Want to add that I was contemplating the Arduino but after finding your lessons and tutorials and watching a few, DECIDED to get the Arduino.

[venomouscroc]

I never knew I could be so happy about a blinking led.

[superway]

This guy is the best teacher ever, this class was not boring at all, and I understood everything because he explained it so well👍🏽

[lucasallen]

I've just started watching this guy, and I'm already hooked on his vids with just his enthusiasm alone! He is what every teacher aspires to be. Fun and engaging.

[Demonicbutch]

WOW! i have watched this series thru a few times now, kind of addicted to this guys teaching style, not cutting the video and editing like most tutorials, he makes mistakes, some on purpose, but you learn by mistakes. i advise anyone watching these, if you are wanting to learn then actually do the projects, try the homework assignments, then go look see if you got it right or not, at least try. amazing.. keep it up paul

[atanuwadhwa]

HOOK A BROTHER UP. Every student deserves a teacher/mentor like Mr Paul

[chromiyum]

this was the quickest 23 minutes of my life. I love this guy already

[ctjubon]

Paul, I wanted to send you a msg to thank you for your incredibly entertaining and informative Arduino lessons. Before your videos, I knew nothing about Arduino, but I am now on lesson 19 and you do such a great job of explaining things and helping us build confidence in our programming skills. I really appreciate all the work you put in to making these great videos! Thank you for bringing your personality and knowledge to Youtube!

[JadeWays]

I'm starting Arduino this year and I just want to say thank you. I always thought it would be hard but you've simplified it for beginners

[darecogitare]

Thanks Paul. You are a fantastic teacher.I am just beginning my coding journey at 67 thank you.

[mauriciojurin]

Thanks Paul, I've learned a ton so far and I believe that your teaching style is what's making a huge difference. I'm doing all assignments knowing that if I get stuck I'll be able to figure it out on the next video. I'm 1/2 way through and have learned so much, not just how to code but to understand how things work. I think they way you have been building upon previous lessons helps us build a solid foundation. Looking forward to the next 30+ lessons!

[owenmckelvey]

You are quite possibly the best teacher I’ve ever had, you make the Arduino so intuitive and so fun to learn about. Thanks so much!!!

[lgd]

You sir are the best, picked up the kit this week and was following along with the included tutorial, discovered your videos. The way you explain the process is outstanding, Older fella here, getting into a new hobby. Thanks!

[JohnnieBravo]

At 72, I am just getting into Arduinos, so I can eventually run steppers and servos on my machine tools. (before I die). This first intro is awesome. (and I come from a long varied set of tech careers). Thank you for making it so easy to understand.

[ChameeraDedduwage]

This is, without a doubt, the best Arduino tutorial out here on YouTube. Especially for a complete beginner. Thank you for all the hard work!

[drzwithcrow]

As a previously professional teacher - Paul, you are spot on. I already knew this level of UNO basics, but still found the video engaging. Believe me, keeping me interested is not easy! Can't wait to keep going.

[alyssakeen]

i have started this week with doing arduino and i am learning so much. i want to thank you for being a great teacher, explaining things so easy to understand. I am completing the assignments you are giving us and it is so fun. keep up the good work.