Diseño, Desarrollo e Implementación de un Programador Inalámbrico para el Ecosistema Arduino

Abstract

This article presents the design and development of a wireless programmer for Arduino-compatible devices, aimed at eliminating the need for physical connections for programming and communication, allowing users to upload code remotely from computers, providing new connection possibilities for interaction with embedded electronic devices. The motivation arose from the interest in develop a card for training students in programming languages and programmable devices, where it was desired that it could be programmed wirelessly, in solution to certain limitations of physical connections such as mobility restriction, inability to connect to encapsulated devices without opening them and the risks associated with damage due to electrical coupling between the device and the computer. Therefore, in response to the limited existence of a programmer that addresses these needs, proceeded to develop a programmer that not only facilitates wireless programming, but also integrates seamlessly into the Arduino ecosystem safely, with high performance and also allowed mass production while remaining a low-cost solution. The article also shows its implementation in the LAB-VEE ecosystem training card, which was conceived for teaching technology and programming to K-12 students. This card, thanks to its programming and wireless communication capacity, expands educational possibilities in STEM areas, offering a practical and advanced resource for learning technological skills. The success of the project was proven through exhaustive tests, which validated the reliability and effectiveness of both the wireless programmer and its integration with the card for the use of its peripherals. So together these contributions open new possibilities for technological education and the development of embedded electronic projects.