SunFounder GalaxyRVR Kit for Arduino, Release 1.0
• Microcontroller: A microcontroller is like the brain of the Arduino. It’s a tiny computer that can run simple
software. Although it’s not as powerful as the computer you’re using now, it’s perfect for simple tasks like
understanding messages from sensors or lighting up an LED (a small light).
• Development Board: Imagine the development board as the body that supports the brain. It’s the board where
the microcontroller sits and it contains other parts that help the microcontroller interact with the world. These
parts include things like oscillators (that help with timing), voltage regulators (that control power levels), and
connectors for power and data (like the plugs and switches in your house).
• Arduino IDE: This is like the teaching classroom for your Arduino. It’s a program that runs on your computer
where you can write the instructions that tell your Arduino what to do. These instructions are written in a
programming language based on C++. Once you’ve written your instructions, you can send them to the Arduino
board using a USB cable, just like handing in your homework!
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