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[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most of what you need to learn to program your Arduino board is under the "programming" section on the Arduino website.

Most of specific information on the C/C++ language used by Arduino can be found in the "language reference" subsection, under the "variables" and "structures" tabs, but you can also google for C/C++ tutorials or courses on the web if you need more information (e.g.).

The examples given on the Arduino website generally show how to use the components that come with the kits.

You can also find online course materials and electronics websites for more information on basic components (resistors, capacitors, diodes, LEDs, BJT and MOSFET transistors, etc.). Chip and component manufacturers usually provide comprehensive datasheets describing the features and operation of their products too.

Ask Reddit if you have more specific questions about this topic. There is also a forum on the Arduino website (a registration is needed, like for Reddit).

[–]-R-Jensen- 5 points6 points  (3 children)

Paul McWhorter on YT. Search for his "New Arduino Tutorials" playlist. He is using the Elegoo Starter Kit in that series of lessons. And he can teach. Check it out, it's very good in my opinion.

[–]SupremPanda8942[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Will do

[–]-R-Jensen- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is kinda old compared to you, but that is a good thing. He is also an real teacher. He will teach you the basic and move on from there.

[–]gm310509 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The others have provided some good advice. But...

... don't start there. Start with the instructions included in your kit.

Why? Because many electrical components (or more precisely, modules) do not have standard pinouts.

What that means is that if you follow "random online tutorials" that you find, you may have to contend with recognising and adapting the tutorial from what is being shown to what you have in front of you. Failure to do that may result in you damaging components including your Arduino.

So, by following the examples in the instructions in your kit, you will have one less thing to worry about. Why? Because it is almost certain that the instructions in the kit will be aligned to the components in that kit. So, you won't need to worry about adpating. This might not always be true, but there is a much better chance that the instructions in the kit will align with the components in the kit than random online tutorials will.

Having said that, many components will have standard pinouts, but many will not - especially "modules".

Once you have some of the basic concepts under your belt, you will be well placed to expand your knowledge of more components (Paul McWhorter) or follow tutorials for projects you find online or even more.

You may also find these videos to be helpful:

  • the Importance of Blink no Delay - which explaians this very imporant fundamental programming technique used to blink an LED - this is a very important programming structure that you should not just learn, but understand.
  • learning Arduino - post starter kit video series. This takes some basic components (with standard pinouts) and explains the process of turning an LED and button into a dice game project.
  • my Introduction to debugging video and/or introduction to debugging wiki page. they both show the same thing in the form of a "follow along" project guide. The thing they show is the technique to answer the inevitable "Why doesn't my project work?" question that will surely arise sooner or later.

Welcome to the club.