Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course student is able to implement microcontroller systems that are connected to real-life IO interfaces. This part focuses on the data acquisition side such as sensors, microcontroller, etc.

Content (course unit)

Advanced C and C++ microcontroller programming. CPU peripherals, interfaces (I2C, Spi, Uart). Connecting to real life IO (LCD, keyboard, sensors, actuators).

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create simple programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART.
-is able to control DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators with the help of the teacher and fellow students.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create complex programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows and understands I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate diversely DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators fluently.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course student is able to implement microcontroller systems that are connected to real-life IO interfaces. This part focuses on the data acquisition side such as sensors, microcontroller, etc.

Content (course unit)

Advanced C and C++ microcontroller programming. CPU peripherals, interfaces (I2C, Spi, Uart). Connecting to real life IO (LCD, keyboard, sensors, actuators).

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create simple programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART.
-is able to control DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators with the help of the teacher and fellow students.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create complex programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows and understands I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate diversely DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators fluently.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course student is able to implement microcontroller systems that are connected to real-life IO interfaces. This part focuses on the data acquisition side such as sensors, microcontroller, etc.

Content (course unit)

Advanced C and C++ microcontroller programming. CPU peripherals, interfaces (I2C, Spi, Uart). Connecting to real life IO (LCD, keyboard, sensors, actuators).

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basics of Programming

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create simple programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART.
-is able to control DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators with the help of the teacher and fellow students.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
-is able to create complex programs without errors using C and Arduino IDE.
-knows and understands I2C, SPI, and UART, and knows how to use them in different situations.
-is able to control and manipulate diversely DC- motors using H- bridge and Arduino.
-is able to use LCDs, keyboard, different sensors and actuators fluently.

Location and time

Theory lectures on Mondays 12.00-14.00 starting on 28.8 in A3-24. Laboratory exercises on Fridays 8.00-12.00 in A3-15 and A3-16

Exam schedules

Course will be evaluated by base of weekly exercises and final demo of the lego robot. Purpose of the weekly exercises is to include parts to the final robot.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course will be evaluated by base of weekly exercises and final demo. This will discussed in more detail in the final meeting.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

briefing lectures
exercies in laboratory
programming exercies by teams

Learning materials

Links to different e-amaterial in Moodle.
Google search for daily topics
Books to read:
https://www.newbiehack.com/MicrocontrollerTutorial.aspx
https://www.renesas.com/en-us/support/technical-resources/engineer-school/mcu-01-basic-structure-operation.html

Student workload

Clasroom, lab, teamwork, individual work

Content scheduling

Advanced C and C++ microcontroller programming.
CPU peripherals (binary IO, timers, int serivice, etc,
interfaces (I2C, Spi, Uart).
Connecting to real life IO (LCD, keyboard, joystic, sensors, motors).
1. Arduino exercies (Mega + IO)
2. WLAN module exercies (ESP8266)
3. Embedded linux env. (Raspberry)

Completion alternatives

No

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

N/A

Further information

Please contact teacher / All relevant question will be addressed in the first lecture