Arduino 101- Crash Course w/ Mark Rober

Learn the basics of programming your arduino microcontroller with Mark Rober!

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[yobgow]

I just think of how different my life could have been if I had more teachers that could engage their audience like you do Mark.
Love your work.

[michaelbryson]

I’m an electrical/computer engineer and I love using Arduino for projects. This is a great big picture explanation of how it all works together. Nicely done!

[NicholasRehm]

Mark hit the nail on the head describing robotics: just inputs and outputs creatively mapped to each other through a computer. The only tricky bit is to figure out and lock down the interfaces between the components and the microcontroller's code. With robust interfaces, writing the actual code logic to do something useful becomes a walk in the park. Luckily, there's tons of code libraries that do this for you already--you just gotta find them and understand which one to use for which component type. Hoping for a follow up video like this one describing communication methods & protocols (analog, digital, pwm, i2c, serial, CAN, etc.) and for what types of components they're typically applicable to

[Eesasx]

What i love about Marks videos are that they are for all ages. He explains it in a way that makes sence to all ❤

[charleschurch]

I'm an Electrician with lots of PLC experience. This is electronics but I find it very interesting. Mark explains things in a way that is easy to understand. Imagination is the only limit.

[elrs]

Microcontrollers were able to do this for decades. Having any kind of sensor on input, and any kind of actuator on output. But the revolution came with the simplicity of plugging it directly to USB, and having relatively simple code processing all the stuff. And, of course, the huge community support behind it. Love Arduinos, made tons of complex projects with them even with no previous experience with microcontrollers or ways to program any. Super easy to learn, and extremely powerful. I often have a feeling that the limit is only my imagination

[BenFenner]

4:49 - The electrons flow the opposite direction from what is explained in the video. They flow from negative to positive of course.

[PeterSedesse]

Arduino programming is absolutely the best way to get people into coding. It is very easy, uses the same logic that all programming uses, and gives visual and cool feedback. It is like a 'hello world' program on steroids. And the cheapness of things like 45 piece sensor kit and a few LEDs and cheap motors means you can do amazing things.

[tbranscom]

This breakdown was amazing, ive always been facinated with eletronics but stopped one step shy of code or circuit boards. i cant wait to learn more!

[Ieatdirt]

I don’t often comment but I just have to say I love what you’re doing here! I remember getting my first arduino in middle school and now I’m getting Unity, Java, and C# certified! Teaching something as accessible as arduino in such a fun way will surely provide the next step for countless people into so many extremely well paying jobs, as well as teach children how to follow their passions all by themselves! You’re a saint for doing this! Keep up the good work!

[EdwinSchaap]

That was really interesting! As an animator I always imagine making something animated in real life. I am not a technical dude but watching this it makes me feel a little more like it could be possible! 🎉😊

[LooksFrosty]

Dude Mark has such a gift for teaching. Well done brother you are going to inspire a lot of people with just this video alone!

[DumbfoundedMadman]

You have an uncanny way of explaining things simultaneously in laymen's terms and appropriate vernacular. Honestly, from my perspective, you're the absolute best internet educator out there. Your ability to simplify topics that many would consider overly complicated and then explain their structure and function in relatable detail is second to none. Thank you very much for everything you've done, you currently do, and will potentially will do.

[MrSquigglesYT]

To be honest I didn't expect much from this video but it BLEW me away! Well edited and describes the Arduino PERFECTLY. By far the best and most inspiring Arduino tutorial I have ever seen. Thanks Mark!

[MuhammadjavohirSuratov]

This was an awesome, to the point crash course, Mark. I'm truly excited CrunchLabs is stepping up to the next level. Good luck in your journey 👍

[Andertheil]

If they are not already - the US GOV should subsidize your videos for helping academic heads learn about how to apply their knowledge practically in entertaining ways. You are more important to our long term national security than you realize. Thank you for what you do Mark.

[KaelumYodi]

When current flows through metal, it flows solely from negative to positive. Through other conductors, and inside the battery itself, the current flow can be negative to positive, positive to negative, and even both directions at the same time.

[ShydenPierce]

Thanks for doing this Mark. I'm someone who's been doing computer stuff for years and years and so even though this video might not be of use to me, it still brings me incredible joy to see it. One of the things I want to do in my life is improve the understanding of computers and how they work to the average person, and you're actively making that goal easier. Thanks again :)

[CinematicJack]

Super. Literally in the process of building a fist-bumping robot, but having trouble learning about arduinos. Then my favorite youtuber posts a video about it. Great stuff man. 👍👍

[bubblebubbleboyboy]

Wish I could have Mark as my teacher/ Professor…. Thanks to You Tube, I’ve learned much more than I was in school… Thank you Mark, Love your MIT Commencement Speech.❤