INTRO TO EMBEDDED PROTOTYPING

Course Description

A lab format class where students learn the skills needed to bring ideas to life. The class will focus on Python-based coding of microcontrollers, single-board computers (SBC), hardware communication, IP network communication, PCB design, 3D Printing, and oscilloscope use, with a possible project-based end/ongoing support after the class is over. The class will often refer to my previous work at UCSB and my designs.

The audience of this class would be motivated students who are interested in learning how to build their ideas using current technology for personal or research purposes. This class can be used as a precursor for physics majors to learn tools useful in research. Students from all majors who are technologically inclined should be able to succeed in this class.

Prerequisites include a laptop. Python and Linux familiarity. If none, students must be willing to put in the effort.

This is a student-led colloquium led by Eliott Schaffer under the supervision of David Stuart.