Arduino-Based Vehicle and Robot Systems Development Training

Course Description

This Arduino-based Vehicle Systems training aims to provide participants with a foundational understanding of designing and building various vehicles and projects using the Arduino platform. The course integrates electronic and programming skills to offer a comprehensive insight into the design and construction of Arduino-based vehicles.

Learning Outcomes

Modular Education 21: Crawler Mobile Robot Application

What is the purpose of the project?

This project entails constructing an obstacle avoidance robot using Arduino and ultrasonic sensors. The robot autonomously explores its environment, relying on sensors mounted on its front, right, and left sides to detect obstacles. It emits sound waves and calculates distances based on the time taken for the waves to return. Using this data, the robot decides its movement: moving forward if no obstacles are detected or turning left or right to avoid obstacles in its path. Motor control directs its movements, ensuring it navigates safely without collisions. This project showcases fundamental concepts in robotics, illustrating autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance through sensor integration and motor control.

Modular Education 22: Omniwheels Mobile Robot Application

What is the purpose of the project?

This code implements an Arduino-based vehicle control project that responds to commands sent from a Bluetooth device. The purpose of the project is to control the movement of a vehicle using commands transmitted over Bluetooth. Each command triggers a specific movement: 'F' for forward, 'B' for backward, 'L' for left, 'R' for right, 'G' for forward-right, 'I' for backward-right, 'H' for backward-left, 'J' for forward-left, and 'S' for stop. Upon receiving a command, the code adjusts the direction and speed of the corresponding motors, accordingly, followed by a brief delay. Consequently, the vehicle moves in the desired direction based on the commands received via Bluetooth.

Modular Education 23: Four Wheels-4dof Mobile Robot Application

What is the purpose of the project?

This project represents an Arduino-based endeavor employing four DC motors to accomplish basic movements of a robot such as forward, backward, and right turns. Motor driver pins are defined to control the motors' forward and backward movements separately. In the setup() function, these pins are set as outputs. Subsequently, within the loop() function, the robot is programmed to execute forward, backward, and right-turn movements for a specified duration. Three distinct functions are defined to execute these movements: forward(), backward(), and turnRight(). Each function sends appropriate signals to the respective motor pins to achieve the desired movement. Thus, by programming the Arduino to send signals to the motor driver pins, the robot can move accordingly. This project serves as an ideal example for understanding fundamental principles of motor control and movement direction in robotics.

Modular Education 24: Distance Control Vehicle with Ultrasonic Sensor

What is the purpose of the project?

In this project, an ultrasonic distance sensor is utilized to perceive the surrounding distance. The sensor determines the distance of an object to the sensor by measuring the time of reflected sound waves. Arduino receives the distance data from the sensor and compares it with a predefined distance threshold. If the measured distance exceeds the set threshold, the motors are run in a specific direction (e.g., clockwise) at a certain speed. If the measured distance is less than or equal to the threshold, the motors are run in another direction (e.g., counterclockwise) at the same speed. The motors act according to these instructions, adjusting their movement based on whether the object is approaching or moving away. The primary objective of this project is to control the motors based on distance measurements obtained through the ultrasonic sensor. Such a setup finds applications in various fields, including automatic doors, obstacle avoidance robots, or remotely controlled vehicles.

Introduction to 3D Printing: Essential Skills and Techniques

Course Description

The Basic 3D Printer Training provides participants with an introduction to the fundamental principles of 3D printing technology, the operation of 3D printers, and basic 3D modeling concepts. The course aims to empower participants with the skills to interact with 3D printers, create their own designs, and successfully execute 3D printing projects.

Learning Outcomes

1. Foundations of 3D Printing: Understanding the basic operational principles of 3D printers. Gaining knowledge about different types and models of 3D printers.

2. 3D Modeling Skills: Creating simple designs using basic 3D modeling tools. Editing and customizing pre-existing 3D models.

3. Printer Operation and Settings: Properly setting up and operating 3D printers. Optimizing printer settings for enhanced print quality.

4. Material Selection and Management: Acquiring knowledge about different 3D printing materials. Understanding and managing material properties.

5. Development of Printing Projects: Designing and implementing personal 3D printing projects. Successfully executing designed projects on the printer.

6. Debugging and Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving common issues that may occur during printing. Understanding troubleshooting strategies to optimize printer performance.

This training is designed to equip participants with the skills to work with 3D printers, fostering the ability to initiate their own 3D printing projects.

Modular Education 25: 3D-Printing Cartesian Robot Application

2. Materials

3D printers can work with a variety of materials. Some common ones include:

PLA (Polylactic Acid): Often recommended for beginners, it's biodegradable and user-friendly.

ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Durable and flexible, commonly used in industrial applications.

PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol): Tough, transparent, and chemically resistant.

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane): Elastic and flexible, often used in rubber-like applications.

3. Layering Technology

Most 3D printers use a layering technique to build objects. This involves dividing an object into thin layers and adding each layer on top of the previous ones. Layer thickness determines the printer's resolution, with thinner layers typically providing higher resolution and smoother surfaces.

4. Types of Printers

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling): The most common type. It melts plastic filament from a spool and deposits it layer by layer.

SLA (Stereolithography): Uses UV light to solidify liquid resin layer by layer. Offers high resolution.

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering): Utilizes laser to sinter powdered material layer by layer. Often used in industrial settings.

5. Printer Parameters

Layer Thickness: Thickness of each layer of material.

Print Speed: How fast the printer operates.

Heated Bed: Heating the build platform to ensure material adhesion.

Cooling: Cooling the print head is crucial for better results.

6. Software and File Formats

Specialized software is required for 3D printing. It's often free and supports file formats like STL or OBJ. Popular software includes Cura, PrusaSlicer, and MatterControl.

7. Calibration and Maintenance

Accurate calibration and regular maintenance are crucial. Proper calibration improves print quality, and routine maintenance ensures the longevity of the printer.

3D printers have a wide range of applications, from prototyping to producing personal projects. However, there's a learning curve, and optimizing print settings requires some patience initially.

Course Description

The simple mobile software development course will give participants an idea about software development approaches. It will guide participants who want to develop software at the beginning level. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Back-end and Front-end concepts: Provides knowledge about the software development approach. Information is given about the interaction with each other.

2. Programming fundamentals: Basic programming concepts including variables, loops, conditions and functions are learned using Eclipse and Android Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

3. Basics of back-end software development language Java: Have basic knowledge about Java. Gain knowledge about the software development framework Spring Boot.

4. Front-end software development language Flutter basics: Learn about mobile software development using Android Studio.

5. Front-end software development architecture: It ensures that front-end developers adopt a common development approach with the same standard structure in software development processes. Information about development standards is obtained.

6. Back-end software development architecture: It ensures that back-end developers adopt a common development approach with the same standard structure in software development processes. Information about development standards is obtained.