pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT)
Makes the pin drive voltage out instead of reading input.
Arduino sample guide
roboda-sample-0101 - Digital Output 05
Turn a digital output on and off for an LED, relay module, or simple indicator.
Step-by-step build
Blink and pulse digital pins for LEDs, relays, indicators, and simple actuators.
1
Connect the LED/resistor or module input to ledPin.
2
Set ledPin as OUTPUT in setup().
3
Use digitalWrite(HIGH) and digitalWrite(LOW) in loop().
4
Change the two delay() values to control blink speed.
Important code parts
These are the sections learners should understand before changing the sketch.
digitalWrite()
Sets the pin HIGH or LOW.
delay()
Pauses so the output stays visible.
Pin mapping for this sample
Use this first table for the exact sample wiring, then use the board-family table when moving the sketch to another Arduino board.
| Code name | Sample pin | Mode | Connect to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ledPin | D6 | OUTPUT | LED through 220-330 ohm resistor, relay module input, or indicator | Do not connect a bare load directly to an Arduino pin. |
Arduino board pin reference
The code names stay the same; only the physical board pins may change by family. Always confirm with the board silkscreen when using clones or special variants.
| Board family | Digital | PWM | Analog | I2C | SPI | Interrupt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uno / Nano / Pro MiniDefault target for these samples. | D0-D13 | D3, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11 | A0-A5 | A4 SDA, A5 SCL | D10 SS, D11 MOSI, D12 MISO, D13 SCK / ICSP | D2, D3 |
| Mega 2560Best for many sensors or multiple serial ports. | D0-D53 | D2-D13, D44-D46 | A0-A15 | D20 SDA, D21 SCL | D50 MISO, D51 MOSI, D52 SCK, D53 SS / ICSP | D2, D3, D18, D19, D20, D21 |
| Leonardo / MicroUSB serial can behave differently because the main MCU handles USB. | D0-D13 | D3, D5, D6, D9, D10, D11, D13 | A0-A5 plus extra analog-capable pins by board | D2 SDA, D3 SCL | ICSP header | D0, D1, D2, D3, D7 |
| Nano Every / Uno WiFi Rev2Check the board package pinout for exact PWM labels. | D0-D13 | PWM-marked digital pins | A0-A7 on Nano Every, A0-A5 on Uno WiFi Rev2 | SDA/SCL marked pins | ICSP/SPI marked pins | Use pins supported by digitalPinToInterrupt() |
| Uno R4 Minima / Uno R4 WiFi5V logic board; still confirm shield/library compatibility. | D0-D13 | PWM-marked digital pins | A0-A5 | SDA/SCL marked pins | ICSP/SPI marked pins | Use digitalPinToInterrupt(pin) |
| Due3.3V logic only; protect pins from 5V sensors. | D0-D53 | PWM-marked digital pins | A0-A11 | SDA/SCL and SDA1/SCL1 | SPI header | Use digitalPinToInterrupt(pin) |
| MKR / Nano 33 family3.3V logic. Some AVR-only libraries may need alternatives. | Board-marked digital pins | PWM-marked pins | Board-marked analog pins | SDA/SCL marked pins | SPI marked pins | Use digitalPinToInterrupt(pin) |
Full sample code
/*
Roboda verified Arduino sample 0101
Feature: Digital Output
Generated for online build, classroom practice, and hardware upload testing.
*/
const byte ledPin = 6;
void setup() {
pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT);
}
void loop() {
digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH);
delay(220);
digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW);
delay(220);
}
Teacher notes
- Compile the sample before changing wiring or constants.
- When changing boards, keep the code names the same and update only the pin number constants.
- For 3.3V boards, level-shift 5V sensors and modules before connecting signal pins.
- Use the first compiler error and the Roboda diagnostic suggestion before fixing later warnings.