Tutorial 08: analogRead() and the Serial Port: Arduino Course for Absolute Beginners (ReM)

This tutorial covers the use of analog inputs on an Arduino board, focusing on the analog read function. It explains the setup of a simple circuit using a potentiometer and how to read varying voltage levels. The tutorial also walks through the Arduino sketch, detailing the code structure and the role of the analog read function. Finally, it demonstrates how to test the circuit and observe the results using the serial monitor.

What happens to the output value when the potentiometer is adjusted?

How can you visualize the output of the analog read function?

What is the significance of the serial monitor in the context of this tutorial?

In what scenarios might you use the analog read function in a project?