Final Project Integration, Presentation, and Reflection
📚 Topics Covered:
In this final week, students will pull together their knowledge and creativity into a fully working
Arduino system. This system must combine at least two types of inputs and one output, and
should serve a functional or creative purpose.
Topics Include:
Project design methodology: From idea to execution
System integration: Power, logic, inputs, outputs, modular code
Code structure and readability: Functions, comments, variable naming
Basic circuit planning techniques: Schematic drawing, circuit reuse, voltage
compatibility
Presentation principles: Sharing a technical project with a general audience
Debugging and iteration cycles: Test, break, improve, repeat
Reflective practice: Documenting learning and evaluating performance
🎓 Final Project Requirements:
To ensure challenge and mastery, each student (or pair) must submit a completed project that
includes:
✅ At least 2 distinct input components
o Examples: push button, temperature sensor, potentiometer, LDR, ultrasonic
sensor
✅ At least 1 output device
o Examples: LED, buzzer, servo, display module
✅ Live Serial Monitor output for debugging/logging purposes
✅ Modular and readable Arduino code (comments, naming, indentation)
✅ Purpose-driven behavior
o Should solve a problem, automate a task, or entertain/educate creatively
💡 Sample Project Ideas:
1. Smart Plant Monitor
o Components: DHT11, LDR, LED
o Behavior: If light is low and humidity is below a threshold, red LED blinks
o Expansion: Add buzzer reminder or water pump via relay
2. Desk Assistant
o Components: RTC Module (optional), LEDs, buzzer
o Behavior: Light-based notification every 60 minutes (reminder to stand/stretch)
3. Distance Alert Alarm
o Components: HC-SR04, Buzzer, LED
o Behavior: Buzzer sounds when distance <10 cm; LED blinks in sync
4. Servo-Gate Opener
o Components: Ultrasonic Sensor, Servo Motor
o Behavior: When an object is detected at a set distance, servo “unlocks” a gate
Presentation Guidelines:
Students will present their final project live (or via video) to the class. Presentations will be short
(~5 minutes) but must include:
Project Name and Purpose
Real-time demonstration (live or video)
Circuit diagram (Fritzing, Tinkercad, or hand-drawn)
Code walkthrough (highlight logic, functions)
Explanation of how the components interact
Key challenges encountered and how they were resolved
Reflection on what was learned
📏 Assessment Rubric
Criteria Points
Working Demo with Expected Behavior 10 pts
Clear and Functional Code 5 pts
Use of At Least 3 Total Components 5 pts
Presentation Clarity and Preparedness 5 pts
Creativity and Innovation 5 pts
Total 30 pts
🧾 Homework / Final Submission Checklist:
Students must submit the following in a .zip file to the course email or shared drive folder:
✅ Arduino Sketch (.ino)
✅ Circuit Diagram (photo, Fritzing, or digital)
✅ 1-page Written Summary
o Describe the system, how it works, and what problem it solves
✅ (Optional): Video demo (30–60 seconds)
🎉 Course Wrap-Up: Mini Maker Showcase & Reflection
On the final day, we’ll host a Mini Maker Showcase where students can demonstrate their work
to fellow classmates and invited guests. This open forum builds presentation confidence,
validates the student’s effort, and inspires others to see what's possible with microcontrollers.
We’ll close with a group reflection and Q&A on how Arduino has helped students:
Build systems from scratch
Think logically and creatively
Solve real problems
Communicate their technical vision
📈 Beyond the Course – What’s Next?
Students will be encouraged to explore beyond the Arduino Uno:
Join Arduino & Maker Communities (e.g., Reddit, Arduino forums)
Explore Advanced Boards
o Arduino Nano (compact projects)
o ESP8266 / ESP32 (Wi-Fi & IoT projects)
o Arduino Mega (more I/O pins)
Learn about shields and breakout boards
o Add-ons for GPS, displays, internet connectivity, motor drivers, etc.
Try out wearable tech
o Arduino LilyPad, conductive thread, LEDs, sensors
Contribute to open-source
o Share projects on GitHub, Hackster.io, or Instructables
