Certificate Authentication

Review of Basics

• Why You Should Consider Advanced Arduino Programming:
  • Benefits of advanced skills for complex projects and innovation
• Recap of Arduino Basics
  • Pin modes, digital and analog I/O, serial communication
• Development Environments
  • Understanding the Arduino IDE and exploring alternative environments like PlatformIO in VSCode
• Overview of Arduino-Compatible Boards:
  • Mega Family, Arduino PRO, ESP32 boards
• Arduino Programming Syntax and Control Flow:
  • Review of essential syntax and control structures

Communication Protocols

• I2C and SPI:
  • Understanding and implementing I2C and SPI communication
  • Master-slave configuration and handling multiple devices
• Serial Communication:
  • Advanced UART communication techniques
  • Wireless communication: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi using modules like ESP32

I/O and Peripherals

• Storage Interfaces:
  • Interfacing with SD-CARD for data storage
  • Using EEPROM and Flash memory for non-volatile storage
• Display Interfaces:
  • Interfacing with LCD, OLED, and TFT displays
• Touch Interfaces:
  • Using touchscreens (resistive and capacitive)
  • Interfacing with touch sensors and touch panels

Real-Time Systems and Interrupts

• Interrupts:
  • Configuring and using hardware and software interrupts
  • Debouncing and managing interrupt-driven events
• Timers and Scheduling:
  • Using built-in timers and creating custom timer functions
  • Introduction to real-time operating systems (like FreeRTOS) and task scheduling

Libraries and Frameworks

• Third-Party Libraries:
  • Utilizing and integrating third-party libraries
  • Modifying and creating custom libraries

Networking and IoT

• Networking Basics:
  • Setting up and using Ethernet and Wi-Fi shields
  • Understanding network protocols: HTTP, MQTT, WebSocket

Debugging and Testing

• Debugging Techniques:
  • Using the serial monitor
  • Advanced debugging tools: JTAG/SWD
  • Using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for hardware debugging
• Testing:
  • Writing and running unit tests
  • Utilizing automated testing frameworks

MATLAB Support Package for Arduino

• Integrating MATLAB with Arduino:
  • Getting Started with MATLAB Support Package for Arduino Hardware
  • Setup and Configuration
  • Control Peripherals Using the Arduino Explorer App
  • Communicate with I2C Device on Arduino Hardware
  • Communicate with SPI Device on Arduino Hardware

Summary and Closing Remarks

• Course Recap:
  • Review of key concepts covered in the course