Fuse33 Makerspace
A shared workshop that transcends the conventional notion of a makerspace

Curious about microcontrollers and how they can power your projects?

Explore the most popular microcontrollers: Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32. This session will provide an overview of each platform, highlighting their unique features, strengths, and ideal applications.

You’ll learn about their hardware capabilities, programming environments, and how they differ in terms of performance, ease of use, and versatility.

By the end of the class, you’ll have a clear understanding of which microcontroller best suits your needs and the confidence to begin your journey into the world of embedded systems.

Perfect for beginners and tech enthusiasts.

In Explore Microcontrollers you will learn:

  • Understand the basic principles of microcontrollers
  • – Identify different types of microcontrollers and their applications
  • – Learn how to program a microcontroller using a programming language such as Python or Arduino C
  • – Understand how to interface sensors and actuators with a microcontroller
  • – Understand the basics of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and UART
  • – Gain knowledge of basic electronic circuits and components used with microcontrollers
  • – Understand the concept of input and output pins on a microcontroller
  • – Understand the importance of power sources and voltage requirements for microcontrollers
  • – Learn how to troubleshoot common issues when working with microcontrollers

Tools Required: All tools are provided for learning.

Explore Microcontrollers

Skill Level: Entry Level Class (No prerequisite required)
Target audience: 16+
Session Length: 2 hours
Cost per Person: $65

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