Study Guide

Objective

knows the basics of using a microcontroller (e.g., Arduino)
can make simple programs in Arduino IDE environment or similar
understands and is able to modify more complicated programs
understands the structure of the chosen microcontroller
can identify and use electronic components
is able to design simple electric circuits
can build electric circuits on a breadboard
understands the basic principles of 3D modelling and can make simple 3D models with help of a 3D modelling software (e.g., Tinkercad)
understands how 3D printing works (FDM)
can design and manufacture a machine part or a structure for 3D printing
is able to design, make and test a simple machine or a robot that uses a microcontroller. The method of 3D printing is used to manufacture the machine parts.
knows the fields of engineering related to the course topics

Content

Using and programming an Arduino microcontroller
Structure and functions
Basic commands
Simple programs and editing a program
Designing an electronic circuit on a breadboard
Making electric circuits on a breadboard
Basics of 3D modelling in e.g., Tinkercad software
Design for 3D printing
Making a sketch with dimensions
3D modelling the sketch
Designing the physical parts of a simple machine or a robot
Assembly and testing
Introduction of different engineering fields related to the course topics