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{%- endif -%}Lecture: 8-10PM WeTh, Cory 125
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1 01/28 01/29 |
Intro to PCB and Schematics Intro to the class, PCBs, KiCad, and using KiCad's schematic editor. |
Install KiCad Light Sensor Schematic |
Project Logistics Project Spec BOM Template Git Setup |
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2 02/04 02/05 |
Footprints and Layout Schematics to physical layout. Footprints, basic placement, and routing. |
Light Sensor Components Light Sensor Layout |
Light Sensor Schematic |
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3 02/11 02/12 |
Understanding Components Real components to their symbol and footprint. |
USB Charger Components |
Light Sensor Components+Layout |
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4 02/18 02/19 |
PCB Requirements Overview of the PCB design and manufacturing process, and how it relates to engineering requirements. |
USB Charger Schematic |
USB Charger Components |
Project Groups
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5 2/25 2/26 |
Microcontroller Basics Introduction to microcontrollers, common features, and basic tips on adding them to PCBs |
USB Charger Layout |
USB Charger Schematic |
Project Proposal
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6 3/4 3/5 |
Assembly and Soldering Practical assembly and soldering skills. |
Soldering Practice |
USB Charger Layout |
Proposal Review | |
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7 3/11 3/12 |
Advanced Layout and Passives General layout process and overview of concerns. Non-ideal passives. |
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Project Work Session |
Hands on: Soldering |
Project BOM & Schematic |
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8 3/18 3/19 |
USB Hands-On Experience Assemble a PCB based on the USB Charger lab, and use it to charge your phone. |
USB Charger Hands-On Instructions |
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9 3/25 3/26 |
Spring Break - No Section |
Project Layout |
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10 4/01 4/02 |
Project Design Review |
Project Design Review in Class Design Review Requirements |
Hands on: USB Charger |
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11 4/08 4/09 |
Ordering, Testing, and Bringup The last bits of what you need to get a working PCB. |
Project Worksession |
FINAL PCB files |
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12 4/15 4/16 |
PCB Manufacturing The PCB manufacturing process, and how it affects layout. Outputs for manufacturing. |
Trinket Lab |
Trinket Lab |
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13 4/22 4/23 |
Fun Miscellaneous Topics |
Trinket Lab |
Project Assembly | ||
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14 |
Guest Lecture |
End-of-Semester Feedback |
Project Contribution |
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15 |
Final Project Showcase |