Using Arduino to create your own self-tracking tools

Using Arduino to create your own self-tracking tools.

Dr Lukasz Piwek @motioninsocial

Why Arduino for QS?

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modular/ expandable open-source

Step 1: Get starter pack to learn basics

Official Arduino kit Cheap SainSmart

Step 1: Get starter pack to learn basics

Step 2: Think about the goal of your Arduino project

Ask questions such as: g

What components do I need? How do I connect those components? What code do I need to make it work?

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Step 3: Brake your project into small actionable goals

Battery (power)

Arduino Pro Mini (brain)

GPS (sensor)

microSD (memory)

Components

Step 3: Brake your project into small actionable goals (example)

Connectivity

Step 3: Brake your project into small actionable goals (example)

Connectivity

Step 3: Brake your project into small actionable goals (example)

Code

Step 3: Brake your project into small actionable goals (example)

Step 4: Test, Succeed (or Fail), Refine, Test, …

lukasz.piwek@uwe.ac.uk@motioninsocial

motioninsocial.com

thank you!