Course content

The course will give an introduction to microcontrollers, sensors and basic electronic components and circuits.

• Microcontroller: architecture, type and applications
• Arduino hardware and programming
• Sensor principles
• Use of sensors with microcontrollers
• Perception of the physical environment using sensors
• Perception-action in the development of control systems

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

• has knowledge of modern microcontrollers.
• has knowledge of the Arduino controller and its programming environment.
• knows the measuring principles of certain sensors.
• has knowledge of environmental measurements using microcontrollers and sensors.
• knows aspects of a simple perception-action concept for control system development.

Skills:

The candidate:

• can program basic microcontrollers.
• can use microcontrollers with different sensors.
• can master sensor principles for sensor selection.
• can apply the perception-action concept for control system design.
• can implement a simple closed loop control system using a microcontroller and sensors.

General competence:

The candidate:

• has insight into microcontrollers, such as their general capabilities and applications.
• knows how to select sensors to handle specific applications.
• knows program logic and implementation of functions in Arduino.
• can assess the utility and limitations of simple control systems.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

• Lectures
• Exercises: Individual or in groups
• Project work in groups

Compulsary activities:

• Mandatory work requirements
• Project work in groups

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Mechatronics I - MEPA1001

Course materials

Will be announced at the start of the semester.