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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2013 Meeting
Section: Physics Education
Title:
Applied physics projects using the Arduino platform
Authors:
M. OPREA(1,2), Cristina MIRON(1)
Affiliation:
(1)Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, 405 Atomstilor, Magurele-Ilfov, 077125, Romania
(2)Mihai Viteazul School, Calarasi, Romania
E-mail
opreamarin2007@yahoo.com
Keywords:
microcontroller, sensors, ARDUINO, applied physics,programming
Abstract:
The element of novelty and innovation is an extremely important factor for any educational endeavour. In this respect, the Arduino open-source platform could be considered an extremely useful resource for the setup of innovative applications or projects in the physics class. Designed as a small-sized microcontroller, it is capable to collect data from the surrounding environment through a series of sensors, such as distance, pressure, vibration, temperature, humidity, electromagnetic field, GPS and gyroscopic sensors. The present article focuses on the creative uses of the Arduino Uno platform in the physics class. This platform is based on the microcontroller ATM328 and has an architecture compatible with a wide range of tasks in automation: from the control of the servomotors inside a robot to the analysis of environmental parameters through a weather station. With a minimal investment and a substantial economy in terms of space, time and materials needed for certain projects, the teacher and the students are able to perform a series of exciting applications in the physics class. Moreover, through the use of this Arduino platform, the students are invited to improve their computing skills, as basic notions of C ++ programming are needed to operate the platform. The class can thus be engaged in attractive projects of applied physics, because Arduino provides a nearly limitless array of applications which create a fun learning atmosphere.
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