Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller
About This Course
The WSQ Practical Electronics Design with Arduino Microcontroller course equips participants with the essential skills to design and implement real-life applications using Arduino. Beginning with an introduction to embedded systems, the course explores key concepts in basic electronics, including digital input/output and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating circuits, controlling actuators, and interfacing with various sensors and transducers.
Through comprehensive modules, learners will apply the Arduino microcontroller to both analog and digital sensors, enabling them to build responsive and interactive systems. The course also covers advanced topics such as servo and stepper motor control, providing the knowledge necessary to implement actuator networks. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently analyze and develop practical electronics solutions using Arduino technology.
What You'll Learn
- analyse real life applications using Arduino microcontroller
- implement basic electrical circuits using Arduino microcontroller
- apply Arduino microcontroller to analogue sensors and transducers
- apply Arduino microcontroller to digital sensors and transducers
- implement actuators with Arduino microcontroller
Course Outline:
Topic 1 Introduction of Embedded Systems
Overview of Embedded Systems
Applications of Embedded Systems
Introduction to Arduino Microcontroller
Serial Communication
Topic 2 Introduction to Basic Electronics
Basic Electronics Concepts
Digital Input/Output
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Topic 3 Analog Sensors and Transducers
Overview of Analog Sensors and Transducers
Analog Input/Output
Servo Control
Topic 4 Digital Sensors and Transductors
Overview of Digital Sensors and Transducers
Light Activation by Motion Detection
Topic 5 Actuators
Overview of Actuator Networks
Stepper Motor Control
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
• Minimum 18 years old