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Controller Basics
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Course overview
Learn the basics of modern controllers which are the core item for makers, and STEM’s (Science Technology Engineering & Math) participants. These are not just a toy, but a serious tool for inventing; robotics, wearable technology, agri tech, fashion tech, environmental monitoring, advanced manufacturing, and automation.
This unit is part of a series of courses and labs which build knowledge and skills in the area known as the Internet of Things. This covers the monitoring layer, looking at the basics of sensors, links, and controller developer boards.
We will review several controller types, then focus on the Arduino development board. This will include a brief introduction to the; controller component, controller connection options, and the programming options.
This course is a must for anyone involved in the following; STEM’s, computing, IoT, electronics, security systems, home automation, robotics, teaching, automation.
'IOT Series' suggested pattern: Fundamentals 1 - Concepts > Tinker Lab 1 (Raspberry Pi) > Fundamentals 2 - Components > Introduction to Coding - Part 1 >Introduction to Coding - Part 2 > Tinker Lab 2 (Pi and Puck) > Controller Basics - Maker Boards > Tinker Lab 3 (Node-Red Pi) > Basic electronics > Tinker Lab 4 (Getting started with Arduino) > Intro to Javascript - Part 1 > Intro to Javascript - Part 2 > Intermediate Coding Node Part 1 js > Intermediate Coding Node Part 2 js Tinker Lab 5 (Firebase) > Cloud Platforms > Tinker Labs 6 (Cloud Functions) > Tinker Lab 7 (End-to-end IoT)
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Selection criteria
Completion of Fundamentals of IoT is highly recommended.
If participation in further related studies is intended, completion of all related prior units is recommended.
Participants should be confident using computers and the internet.
Participants should be comfortable with learning technical jargon.
Resources required
“Tinker Labs Arduino Starter Kit” and “Tinker Labs Pi Kit” recommended.
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