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Please read the FAQs below to help answer common quesions that arise.
Frequently Asked Questions
#1. What is Arduino?
Arduino is an open source project and user community that develops hardware and software. Arduino projects can accomplish a number of tasks from as simple as flashing a LED on and off to as complex as using Amazon Alexa to play a song. If you would like to learn more about Arduino click here.
#2. How difficult is it to teach Arduino if I have never learned coding before?
Do not be threatened if you have never learned to code before. All that you need is an attitude to learn. The manual lays out the easy to understand Arduino code which is based on the C++ programming language. Additionally, as you walk through the lessons, we explain each programming command and what it results in.
#3. Can I use the Internet to solve issues I run into?
YES. We recommend searching the Internet after consulting with the manual since there are many great forums for Arduino online and a high chance that someone has had a similar issue. Please be sure to Google Arduino ESP32 when looking for answers. Click here to see an example of searching for a Serial Noise Error.
#4. Are there more lessons that I can learn from?
At this time, lessons may be added or modified over time, but we recommend checking out the last lesson in the advanced section for additional ideas. If you already completed those, please feel free to search online for other ideas. Additionally, if you create a lesson that you would like to become a part of our curriculum, please feel free to submit it to our Submit Lessons tab.
#5. How do I fix errors after code is run?
First, check the manual for any suggestions on how to fix the code for each given lesson. Then, check online for ways to solve the particular issue that you ran into. If neither of those work, download the solution located in the Lesson Solutions tab, then contact Lenovo using the information above if issues persist.
#6. How difficult is it to install the software for the educational board?
Installing the software may take some time, but it should be laid out in an easy to understand and descriptive way. However, most issues that arise are from the software installation process, so please follow the instructions very carefully or view our Installation Video section.