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Arduino Lesson 9 -AnalogRead() & Serial Port: Bridging Sensors with Arduino Magic!

Curious how to read sensor data and bring it to life in your projects? In this video, we dive into analogRead() and the Serial Port, showing you how to capture analog signals and send them to your computer in real time. Learn to connect, monitor, and interpret sensor outputs with step-by-step explanations and practical examples. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts ready to elevate their Arduino skills!

Here is code written in the previous lessons :)


                    /*
                    AnalogReadSerial
                  
                    Reads an analog input on pin 0, prints the result to the Serial Monitor.
                    Graphical representation is available using Serial Plotter (Tools > Serial Plotter menu).
                    Attach the center pin of a potentiometer to pin A0, and the outside pins to +5V and ground.
                  
                    This example code is in the public domain.
                  
                    https://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/BuiltInExamples/AnalogReadSerial
                  */
                  
                  // the setup routine runs once when you press reset:
                  void setup() {
                    // initialize serial communication at 9600 bits per second:
                    Serial.begin(9600);
                  }
                  
                  // the loop routine runs over and over again forever:
                  void loop() {
                    // read the input on analog pin 0:
                    int sensorValue = analogRead(A0);
                    // print out the value you read:
                    Serial.println(sensorValue);
                    delay(1);  // delay in between reads for stability
                  }
                

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