9.2. Day 2: (Aug 31) Basic Circuits Tutorial

Notes for 2016-08-31. See also the Fall 2016 Calendar.

9.2.1. Notes from Day 1

• Questions?
• So, what was the most important lesson for you?
• Vocabulary
  1. microcontroller
  2. compiler
  3. IDE
  4. function call
  5. variable, parameter, argument
  6. integer
  7. global versus local (‘automatic’)
  8. baud rate
  9. serial port, serial monitor
  10. PWM
  11. period, frequency
  12. units: milliseconds, microseconds, millivolts, volts
  13. ADC
  14. digital vs analog
  15. reference documentation

9.2.2. Agenda

1. Administrative
   • Mutual introductions. Everybody should meet everyone.
   • Card access.
   • Closing doors.
   • Policies.
2. Assignments
   • Finish the ‘Arduino IDE and Programming’ exercises on your own.
   • Arduino tutorials (as needed).
3. In-class
   • Tutorial: Circuit Basics.
   • First six exercises from ‘Elementary Electronics’.