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The programming logic for controlling the modules

Next, we have the complete logic to create an effect of turning the LEDs of the modules on and off.

byte pinos = 0;

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    pinMode(pinos, OUTPUT);    }

}

void loop() {    // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, HIGH);    delay(50);  }
  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, LOW);    delay(50);  }

}

In the code above we have the variable pins. It will be used to manipulate the Arduino pins.

byte pinos = 0;

After the declaration of the variable, we have the function void setup. Within this function, we made the configuration from pins 3 to digital pin 13. All of these pins will be used to connect Santa Claus and the Christmas tree. The function is shown below.

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    pinMode(pinos, OUTPUT);    }

}

Note that we use the for loop to configure all pins 3 through 13 as digital outputs. The loop allows us to avoid running the pinMode command multiple times.

Thus, with a single command, we make several iterations from 3 to 13 to configure all these pins as digital outputs.

After that, we have the loop function. In the loop function, we carry out all the control logic for each LED of Santa Claus and the Christmas tree.

The loop structure is shown below.

void loop() {    // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, HIGH);    delay(50);  }
  for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, LOW);    delay(50);  }

}

In the first for loop, we activate each LED. We start the drive from LED 3 to LED 13. After each LED is activated, the Arduino waits 50 ms.

for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, HIGH);    delay(50);  }

When all the LEDs are activated, the code flow enters the second for. The second for loop is shown below.

for(pinos = 3; pinos <= 13; pinos++)  {    digitalWrite(pinos, LOW);    delay(50);  }

The for loop is executed and all LEDs will be extinguished individually. Start to turn off from 3 to LED 13. With each LED off, the Arduino waits 50 ms.

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Strategy and Christmas Gift

This strategy is for you who is a teacher or a student and want to put your knowledge into practice. You can manufacture these electronic boards and set up a teaching workshop with your friends or students.

That way, you can set up the following teaching structure:

• Explain what an electrical circuit is and how a printed circuit board works;
• Explain the welding process and protective equipment for welding electronic boards;
• Welding the electronic boards;
• Show the basic and introductory concepts of programming;
• Write the code on the Arduino and show the board being controlled;
• End the class with the review and delivery of new exercises.

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Acknowledgments