In this course we will explore both hardware and software aspects for a thorough understanding of microprocessor based devices. We will be using a low cost processor board, learn it capabilities and limitations, how to program and other what other options are available.
Pinky Trinket
Topic Outline/Schedule
Introduction to the hardware (15 min.)
Trinket Processor board
Support hardware
LED's
Introduction to the Integrated Development Environment (30 min.)
Processor requirements
Downloading the IDE
Installing the IDE
Running the IDE
Sketch (30 min.)
Opening a file
Editing a file
Downloading a file
Running a file
Modifying a file
Create a custom application (45 min)
Course Materials
Adafruit Trinket -
https://www.adafruit.com/products/1501 (5V)
https://www.adafruit.com/products/1500 (3V)
Case -
LED Flower -
Laptop or other Windows based computer-
Course Requirements
None.
On-line Resources
www.adafruit.com
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Student Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify what makes up a microprocessor device,
- Attach the Trinket to a Windows based computer for programming,
- Download and install the Arduino Integrated Development Environment,
- Program the microprocessor device,
- Develop, troubleshoot and run programs that control external devices.
A full refund will be issued to participants if a class is cancelled.