Arduino Test

We will use an Arduino Nano to interpret the sensors' and GPS's data, send the data to the data logger, and control the camera servo, communication system, and flight termination unit.

The Arduino Nano, described here and pictured below, provides 3.3V and 5V regulated power, and can be powered by 6-20V externally.

In order to use the arduino nano, we downloaded the arduino software from here.  We installed both the software and appropriate drivers to our respective operating systems, then opened the software.

Before connecting the arduino, we selected the "Arduino Nano w/Mega 328" under Tools > Board.

We began testing the arduino by using the example sketch "blink" to cause an LED to turn on and off.  Our next setup modified the code to make 10 LEDs to blink in sequence.