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Arduino Traffic Light Project

This document provides a simple guide for school students to create a traffic light using an Arduino Uno board. It includes a list of necessary components, a sample code for programming the traffic light, and explanations of key programming terminologies. The project aims to teach basic programming concepts while engaging students in hands-on learning.

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Arduino Traffic Light Project

This document provides a simple guide for school students to create a traffic light using an Arduino Uno board. It includes a list of necessary components, a sample code for programming the traffic light, and explanations of key programming terminologies. The project aims to teach basic programming concepts while engaging students in hands-on learning.

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Arduino Traffic Light Project Explanation

Traffic Light Programming with Arduino IDE (for Basic School Students)

Introduction

Hey there, young techies! Imagine standing at a busy road, waiting to cross. You see the red light

come on - cars stop. Then the yellow light warns that cars should get ready to move. Finally, the

green light tells cars to GO!

Wouldn't it be cool to make your own traffic light? Today, we'll learn how to make one using Arduino.

Think of it like becoming a traffic boss, controlling how cars move!

What You Need:

1. Arduino Uno board - The brain of our traffic light.

2. Breadboard - A board to connect all the parts without soldering.

3. 3 LEDs (Red, Yellow, Green) - To represent the traffic lights.

4. 3 Resistors (220 ohms each) - To protect the LEDs from burning out.

5. Jumper Wires - To connect everything.

6. USB Cable - To connect the Arduino to your computer.

Traffic Light Code:

// Traffic Light Program


int redLight = 8;
int yellowLight = 7;
int greenLight = 6;

void setup() {
pinMode(redLight, OUTPUT);
pinMode(yellowLight, OUTPUT);
pinMode(greenLight, OUTPUT);
}

void loop() {
digitalWrite(redLight, HIGH);
digitalWrite(yellowLight, LOW);
digitalWrite(greenLight, LOW);
delay(5000);

digitalWrite(redLight, LOW);
digitalWrite(yellowLight, HIGH);
digitalWrite(greenLight, LOW);
delay(2000);

digitalWrite(redLight, LOW);
digitalWrite(yellowLight, LOW);
digitalWrite(greenLight, HIGH);
delay(5000);
}

Terminologies in the Code:

1. Comments (//) - Used to explain the code, ignored by the computer.

2. Declaring Variables (int) - Stores integer values.

3. setup() Function - Runs once when the Arduino is powered on.

4. pinMode() Function - Sets a pin as INPUT or OUTPUT.

5. loop() Function - Repeats the code continuously.

6. digitalWrite() Function - Turns a pin HIGH (ON) or LOW (OFF).

7. delay() Function - Pauses the program for a specific time.

8. void Keyword - Used when a function does not return a value.

9. Curly Braces ({}) - Group code statements together.

10. Semicolon (;) - Marks the end of a statement.

11. High and Low States (HIGH, LOW) - Represent ON and OFF signals.
Why These Terms Matter:

Understanding these terms is like knowing the rules of a game. Once you know them, you can build

cool projects like robots or smart systems!

Got more questions or want to build something else? Let me know!

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