At Makers, we believe that every journey into technology begins with a spark—a small moment of curiosity that can ignite a lifelong passion. That’s exactly what we aimed to provide with our Arduino Start Workshop, our very first paid event designed to give students and aspiring tech enthusiasts a strong, confidence-building introduction to electronics and coding.
The Arduino Start Workshop was led by the talented ENG Salahaddin Ubeyd, who guided participants through every essential concept with clarity and passion. The main goal of the workshop was simple but powerful: to equip beginners with the tools, knowledge, and motivation to start creating with Arduino from scratch. Whether attendees were completely new to electronics or had tinkered before, the event was tailored to meet them where they were and help them grow.
We kicked off the day with a short introduction to Makers and our mission of building a vibrant tech community that thrives on hands-on learning and collaboration. Then, ENG Salahaddin took over, sharing his own journey and diving straight into the practical side of learning Arduino.
What the Arduino Start Workshop Covered:
Introduction to Arduino: Understanding what Arduino is, why it’s such a popular platform among hobbyists and engineers, and how it can be used to bring ideas to life.
Introduction to the Arduino IDE: Learning how to install, set up, and navigate the integrated development environment used to write and upload code.
Tinkercad Walkthrough: Using this powerful online tool to simulate circuits and test code before building in the real world.
Basic Circuit Design: Teaching the principles of connecting components safely and effectively using breadboards and simple electronic elements.
Introduction to Arduino C++: Writing your first lines of code, understanding how Arduino “thinks,” and controlling outputs like LEDs.
Real-World Applications: Wiring and programming basic sensors, reading real-world data, and controlling physical devices through code.
Interactive Quizzes: Fun challenges throughout the day helped reinforce learning and encouraged active participation.
Throughout the Arduino Start Workshop, we emphasized learning by doing. Participants weren’t just watching slides or listening to lectures—they were actively building, coding, testing, and experimenting with their own hands. The excitement in the room was contagious, as everyone was immersed in the joy of creating something functional out of simple components.
We designed the Arduino Start Workshop to be more than just a technical class—it was a launching pad. Many participants expressed how much more confident they felt after the event, and several have already begun exploring more complex projects on their own. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and it validated our belief that with the right support, anyone can start their maker journey.
In the end, the Arduino Start Workshop was not just about LEDs and sensors—it was about unlocking potential, creating a sense of community, and making tech education more accessible and exciting. We’re proud of what we accomplished and already looking forward to hosting the next chapter in this growing series of workshops.
