Admissions
Admissions
Microcontroller Build and Engineering (MBE 312)
Apply by July 19 (Rolling admissions)
Cohosted by:
Magneto Space
MU
7 Days, August 15-23
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About
Learn how to build, program, and operate microcontrollers. The 7-day course is primarily in-person and online cohosted by Magneto Space. MBE312 course immerses participants in a research intensive course to program your own custom microcontroller with TinkerCAD, software of choice (C++/Python) and to use digital multimeters and oscilloscopes. Get involved at local makerspace in Northern Virginia/Washington DC and engage in discussions on applying to sensor fusion integration, experiments, software, & systems. Inperson participation is recommended, however, online participation at home is possible to build microcontroller and earn certificate.
$349​ $279
(20% discount until July 31)
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~20 hours
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Certificate
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Hands-on​, Labs
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5 Scholarships Available
Instructors
Senior Project Leader at The Aerospace Corporation
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Faculty & Program Coordinator, MU
Cofounder, Magneto Space
​Cofounder, Magneto Space
Founder, Space4All
Curriculum Schedule
​The Certificate course provides up to 20 hours of live synchronous instruction with 75/25 Labs(research)/Lectures or discussion. Earlier in week focuses on design, build with 5 hours per day inperson and class later in week online that focuses on applying to software, operations and research of interest. The Course is designed to fit the schedule of young professionals and undergradutes/graduates.. Attendance is mandatory to receive the Certificate.
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Day 1: Overview, Design and Build Custom Microcontroller
Day 2: Microprocessors, Single Board Computer(SBC) & Software
Day 3: Broad Boards,Circuits, Assembly, R&D Projects
Day 4: Tutorials/Lessons from ELEGO Arduino Starter Kit and from TinkerCAD"
Day 5: Microcontroller Build/Programing for Greenhouses & Plants
Day 6: Programming & Coding
Day 7: Microcontroller Build, Research Projects
Day 8: Presentations and Discussions
Timeline
PreProgram Timeline
July: Open House Webinar
Aug 1: Extended App Due Date
Aug 15-23: Course Starts
Microcontrollers and Applications
Microcontrollers (MC) contain CPU processors, memory, circuitry and are utilized in low-cost wearables, medical equipment, consumer electronics, rugged industrial devices, and more. Microcontrollers advance a variety of applications from home appliances, office machines, robots, and vehicles, to state-of-the-art military and aerospace systems.
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In-person Bootcamp at Makerspace
Build and assemble microcontroller(s) at local Makerspace such as Maker space NovaLabs or your local maker space. Use TinkerCAD simulator to connect to switches, LEDs, resistors, and other basic components. We encourage you to learn and engage with SMEs from local makerspace to advance microcontroller build and programming. If attending remotely, classes during in person may be streamed live, however, we encourage in person participation.
Equipment
5V Arduino UNO REV3 Board
Software
You will use Arduino IDE 2.3.2 connected to Cloud based on C++ programming/Micropython or circuit python language to program circuit board.Participants are expected to already be familiar with Arduino UI and code beforehand to keep up.Use CAD software such as TinkerCAD,CAD Fusion, or other software as free software to 3D design, electronics, and coding. Programming experience is not necessary but will help advance progress and project.
