Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a course at work, on the Internet of Things, where I gained practical knowledge on Arduinos and how you can use them. The course was insightful and interesting, as we were introduced to the basic functionalities of Arduinos, starting with a simple project of turning an LED light on and off using a basic C++ code. The experience was both fun and informative, as we learned about simple programming and saw our results in real time infront of us.
As the course progressed, I decided to see what else the Arduino is capable of. To do that I connected a RFID-Reader to the Arduino with the help of jumper cables. After the complete connection, I programmed my personal Information onto a badge. With a bit of programming knowledge, I was able to design a system that only allowed access for the correct badge. The code I programmed onto the Arduino allowed the system to work for 30 seconds after the correct badge was used on the RFID-Reader. If it wasn’t the correct badge, a message would appear in the system output, advising me to try again.
Overall, the course provided a great learning experience, and I was able to gain practical knowledge on Arduinos and their useful application. I am grateful for the knowledge gained from this course, and I look forward to exploring more applications of Arduinos in the future.