Arduino Workshop – Build Your Own Traffic Lights!

Arduino Workshop – Build Your Own Traffic Lights!

Ever wondered how traffic lights work? In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on with an Arduino Nano and learn how to program and wire up your own working traffic light system.

You’ll build the circuit on a breadboard with LEDs and resistors, then write and upload code that controls the light sequence. Along the way, you’ll learn about microcontrollers, coding, and how electronics and software work together.

💡 What you’ll do:

• Learn the basics of Arduino programming
• Build a simple circuit on a breadboard
• Connect LEDs and resistors to simulate traffic lights
• Upload and test code to run a working traffic light sequence
• Experiment with timings or add extras like pedestrian crossings!

🔧 No experience needed – beginners welcome! We’ll guide you step by step.

👨‍👩‍👧 Who is it for?

Suitable for ages 10+ and curious about coding and electronics. Please note that this session starts at 10am, it is not a drop in session, so please be on time.

📍 Delivered by Inclusive Bytes

We run hands-on, inclusive sessions that bring coding, electronics, and creativity together in a fun and friendly environment.

💷Cost

This event is free to attend. We charge a £3 booking fee, which is refunded after you attend the event. If you prefer, you can also leave it as a donation to Inclusive Bytes CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds are processed within seven working days via our booking platform, Eventbrite.

If you cannot afford a ticket, please email support@inclusivebytes.org with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch.

If you wish take your traffic lights home the kit is available to purchase on the day for £10.