Ages 11–17 · Class 6–12

Arduino & Robotics Coding

Code the brain of every Drishti Innovations robot.

Arduino & Robotics Coding pairs perfectly with any of our hardware kits. Each module teaches a single Arduino C/C++ concept, then shows the exact same idea inside a Drishti Innovations robotics project from the curriculum.

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Why it matters

Hardware + code is the most concrete way to learn programming.
Indian schools investing in STEM labs need structured coding to go with the kits.
Bridges directly into our 45-project robotics library.

Who it's for

Class 6–12 students with (or planning to buy) a Drishti Innovations kit
STEM clubs and robotics teams
Teachers running an after-school robotics elective

Modules

Module 1
The Arduino sketch
setup() runs once, loop() forever — the heartbeat of every robot brain.
Module 2
Digital input
Read buttons and IR sensors with digitalRead — the input side of sense → think → act.
Module 3
Blink on breadboard
Passive LED circuit on a breadboard — power, resistor, polarity before the Arduino UNO.
Module 4
Analog read
analogRead() returns 0–1023 for voltages between 0 and 5 V — temperature, light, pots.
Module 5
Driving motors
Use an L293D driver — never connect motors directly to Arduino pins.
Module 6
Variables in C
Store sensor readings and counters in named variables — int, long, float.
Module 7
Loops & if
Combine repetition with decisions — the core of every robot brain.
Module 8
Functions
Reuse blink and read logic with void functions — cleaner sketches, fewer copy-paste bugs.
Module 9
Serial debugging
Serial Monitor is your microscope — println variables while the robot runs.
Module 10
Capstone prep
Line-following or obstacle bot — combine sensors, functions, and Serial proof.

Capstone

Smart Lamp or Line Follower

Pick one robotics project from the curriculum and submit working Arduino code + a 30-second video of it running.

Code compiles without warnings (2 pts)
Project performs the core behaviour (2 pts)
Uses 1+ function beyond setup/loop (2 pts)
Reflection: one wiring bug + fix (2 pts)
Bonus: original feature (2 pts)

Outcomes

Read and write Arduino sketches confidently
Drive LEDs, motors, buzzers, sensors
Debug serial output and wiring issues
Code a simple line-follower or smart-lamp

FAQ

Do I need a real Arduino board?

Not for modules 1–6 — you can read along. Modules 7–10 and the capstone require any Arduino UNO and a Drishti Innovations kit.