Learn ARDUINO-C with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Arduino board microcontroller (ATmega, SAMD, ESP series)
Arduino IDE compilation workflow
Bootloader on the board for uploading sketches
Loop-based execution model
Peripheral abstraction via Arduino libraries
Rendering Model
Sketch -> Arduino IDE compiler -> Hex file -> Bootloader -> MCU flash -> loop() executes continuously
Architectural Patterns
Setup/loop event-driven model
Library-based hardware abstraction
Modular sketches with functions and headers
Peripheral interrupt handling
Sensor–actuator dataflow pipelines
Real World Architectures
IoT sensor network
Autonomous robot
Home automation system
Wearable electronics
Environmental monitoring station
Design Principles
Ease of use for beginners
Hardware abstraction via built-in libraries
Rapid prototyping and deployment
Cross-platform support
Open-source and community-driven development
Scalability Guide
Modularize sketches with functions
Use libraries for reusable code
Move computation-heavy tasks to external processors
Use interrupts instead of blocking delays
Combine multiple boards for distributed systems
Migration Guide
Move from Arduino Uno to Mega/Nano for more I/O
Switch to ESP32 for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Refactor sketches into PlatformIO projects
Use standard C++ features for advanced functionality
Replace delay() with non-blocking code for real-time projects