Robotics
Content covered in this course
1. 15 Days Certification Course in Robotics
Robotics overview- Introduction to robotics
- Robots intended for different applications
- Basics of Electronics
LED
- Resistor and its importance
- Pushbutton
- Potentiometer
- Capacitor
- Slide switch
- Battery
- Breadboard and its usage
- Microbit
- Motor and its types
- Sensor and its types
- Multimeter and its use
- Diodes, their types, and uses
Circuit Designing
- Importance of circuit designing
- Different tools used for circuit designing
- Introduction to Eagle
- Designing a schematic
- Tips for designing a good schematic
Soldering Techniques
- Temperature ranges
- Oxide layer and its effect
- SMD soldering
- Desoldering using a blower
- Safety precautions
Sensors
- Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
- IR Photo Diode
- Temperature Sensor
Programming with Arduino Development Board
- GPIO Programming
- Interfacing with LED
- Interfacing with the motor
- Interfacing with the sensor
- Interfacing with buzzer
- Interfacing with 7-segment
- Interfacing with LCD
2. 30 Days Certification Course in Robotics
Robotics Overview
- Introduction to robotics
Basic Mechanical Concepts
- Importance of design
- Transmission systems
- Reducers and their applications
- Types of motors and their uses
Introduction to Basic Components
- Breadboard and its usage
- Resistor and its importance
- Potentiometer
- Capacitors & their types
- Inductors and relays
- Multimeter
- Voltage and current dividers
- Diodes and their uses
- LEDs and their uses
- Buzzer
- Switch
- 7 Segments
- Voltage regulators and their types
Sensors
- Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
- IR Photodiode
- Temperature Sensor
- RF Module
- Bluetooth Module
Introduction to ICs
- Understanding Datasheets
- 7805 IC
- 358
- Op-Amp applications
- Timer circuits and their applications
- Astable, Monostable, and Bistable Multivibrators and their applications
Motors and Types
- DC motor
- BO motor
- Servo Motor
Motor Drivers
- H-Bridge
- L293D
- Controlling a servo motor
Circuit Designing
- Importance of circuit designing
- Different tools used for circuit designing
- Introduction to Eagle
- Designing a schematic
- Tips for designing a good schematic
- Introduction to Proteus
- Designing a circuit
PCB Designing
- Types of PCBs
- Techniques for decreasing the cost of production
- Design rules
- Getting used to measuring in mills
Soldering Techniques
- Temperature ranges
- Oxide layer and its effects
- SMD soldering
- Desoldering using a blower
- Safety precautions
Robots Covered in the Course
- Object detector robot
- Pathfinder robot
- Fire-fighting robot
- Line follower robot
- Depth detector robot
- Light sensing robot
- Traffic light-operated robot
Embedded System Overview
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
Programming with Arduino Development Board
- GPIO Programming
- Masking operations
- Interfacing LCD
- Interfacing motors
- Interfacing with Sensors
Basic Interfaces
- LED
- Switch
- 7-segment Display
- LCD - 2X16 Dot Matrix
- Motors
- DC Motor
- Stepper Motor
- Servo Motor
- IR Sensor
- LDR Sensor
3. 45 Days Certification Course in Robotics
Robotics Overview
- Introduction to robotics.
- Robots intended for different applications.
- Different technologies and their practical applications in robotics.
Basic Mechanical Concepts
- Importance of design.
- Transmission systems.
- Reducers and their applications.
- Types of motors and their uses.
Introduction to Basic Components
- Breadboard and its usage.
- Resistor and its importance.
- Potentiometer.
- Capacitors & their types.
- Multimeter.
- Diodes and their uses.
- LEDs and their uses.
- Buzzer.
- Switch & DPDT switch.
- 7 Segments.
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor).
- Transistors as inverters and amplifiers.
Hands-on Activities
- Using a multimeter.
- Simple LED circuit on a breadboard.
- LED circuits with capacitors, diodes, and buzzers.
- Voltage divider.
- Transistor as a switch.
Sensors
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
- IR photodiode
- Vibration sensor
- Smoke sensor
- Temperature sensor
- RF Module
- Bluetooth Module
- Wi-Fi Module
Hands-on Activities
- Resistance variance in LDR.
- LED circuit using LDR, smoke, gas, and touch sensors.
Introduction to ICs
- Understanding datasheets.
- 7805 IC, 358 Op-Amp applications.
- Timer circuits & their applications.
- Multivibrators: Astable, Monostable, Bistable.
Hands-on Activities
- Pin structure of ICs.
- Making an IR sensor using an Operational Amp.
Motors and Types
- DC motor, BO motor, Gear motor, Servo motor.
Motor Drivers
- H-Bridge, L293D, PWM, Servo motor control.
Hands-on Activities
- Braking properties of a DC motor.
- Controlling a servo motor with a 555 Timer IC.
- Controlling a BO motor using L293D.
Circuit Designing
- Importance and tools for circuit designing.
- Introduction to Eagle software.
- Schematic design best practices.
Hands-on Activities
- Selecting components, adding libraries.
- Connecting terminals, labeling connections.
- Designing circuits on Proteus.
PCB Designing
- Types of PCBs, cost-reduction techniques.
- Design rules, measurements in mills.
Hands-on Activities
- Component placement, schematic routing, adjusting track width.
- Manufacturing a PCB
- PCB making methods.
- Introduction to Copper Cam & NC Studio.
Hands-on Activities
- Milling machine tools selection.
- Overcoming milling machine limitations in Copper Cam.
The Routing Machine
- X, Y, Z movement, job fixing, tool selection.
- Safety precautions.
Soldering Techniques
- Temperature ranges.
Robots You Will Learn to Build
- Object detector robot
- Pathfinder robot
- Firefighting robot
- Line follower robot
- Depth detector robot
- Light sensing robot
Embedded Systems Overview
- Introduction to embedded systems.
- Tools in the embedded system industry.
- Development boards & fuse bits.
Programming with Arduino
- GPIO Programming, Masking operations.
- Interfacing LCD, motors, and sensors.
Hands-on Activities
- LED blink program.
- Taking inputs from switches.
- Creating a small counter & displaying it on the LCD.
- Controlling a moving robot.
- Line-following and wall-following robots.
IoT Overview
- Introduction to IoT.
- IoT tools and GPIO pins.
- Overview of NodeMCU, ESP32, ESP8266.
4. 90 Days Certification Course in Robotics
Robotics Overview
- Introduction to robotics
- Robots intended for different applications
- Different technologies and their practical application in robotics
Basic Mechanical Concept
- Importance of design
- Transmission systems
- Reducers and their applications
- Types of motors and their uses
Introduction to Basic Components
- Breadboard and its usage
- Resistor and its importance
- Potentiometer
- Capacitors & their types
- Inductor and relays
- Multimeter
- Voltage and current dividers
- Diodes & photodiodes and their uses
- LEDs and their uses
- Buzzer
- Switch & DPDT switch
- 7 Segments
- LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
- Voltage regulators and their types
- Transistors as inverters and amplifiers
Hands-on Activities
- Using a multimeter
- LED circuits with capacitor, diode, potentiometer, buzzer
- Voltage divider
- 78XX voltage regulator
- Transistor as a switch
- Using capacitors to reduce spikes
- Controlling a relay using a transistor
Sensors
- LDR, IR photodiode, Ultrasonic sensors
- Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Flex sensor
- Vibration, Touch, Gas, Smoke, Color sensors
- Temperature sensor, Joystick, TSOP 17XX
- RF, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Modules
Hands-on Activities
- Variance of resistance in LDR
- LED circuits using LDR, smoke, gas, and touch sensors
- Working of TSOP1738
Introduction to ICs
- Understanding Datasheets
- 7805 IC, LM317, 358, 741, 324
- 4017 IC
- Op-Amp applications
- Timer circuits & Multivibrators (Astable, Monostable, Bistable)
Hands-on Activities
- Pin structure of an IC
- Making an IR sensor using an Op-Amp
- Using 555 Timer IC for delays & LED strip control
- Controlling a device using a TV remote
Motors and Types
- DC, BO, Gear, Stepper, Servo Motors
Motor Drivers
- H-Bridge, L293D
- Pulse Width Modulation
- Controlling stepper and servo motors
Hands-on Activities
- Braking properties of DC motors
- Speed & direction control using H-Bridge & 555 Timer IC
- Stepper motor control using 555 Timer IC and 4017 IC
- Servo motor control using 555 Timer IC
- BO motor control using L293D
Circuit Designing
- Importance & tools for circuit designing
- Introduction to Eagle & Proteus
- Schematic designing & best practices
Hands-on Activities
- Selecting components, adding libraries
- Connecting terminals, labeling connections
- Designing circuits on Proteus
PCB Designing
- Types of PCBs & cost-reduction techniques
- Design rules & measuring in mills
Hands-on Activities
- Component placement, schematic routing
- Adjusting track width & measuring sizes
PCB Manufacturing
- PCB making methods
- Copper Cam & NC Studio introduction
Hands-on Activities
- Milling machine tool selection
- Overcoming limitations in Copper Cam
Routing Machine
- X, Y, Z movement, job fixing, tool selection
- Safety precautions
Hands-on Activities
- Controlling the milling machine using NC Studio
- Setting origin & tool selection
- Changing tools after engraving, drilling, cutting
Soldering Techniques
- Temperature ranges, Oxide layer effects
- SMD soldering, Desoldering using a blower
Hands-on Activities
- Removing oxide layer, Effective soldering techniques
- Soldering & Desoldering
Robots You Will Learn to Build
- Object detector robot
- Pathfinder robot
- Firefighting robot
- Line follower robot
- Depth detector robot
- Light sensing robot
- Traffic light operated robot
- Hand gesture operated robot
- Wireless & wired robots
- Solar alarm & solar robot
- Digital watch
- Mobile phone operated robot
Embedded Systems Overview
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Tools in the embedded industry
- Overview of AVR microcontrollers & development boards
- Fuse bits, Bootloader & applications
Hands-on Activities
- Compiling code using AVR Studio
- Burning code using Prog ISP
Programming with Arduino
- GPIO Programming, Masking operations
- Interfacing LCD, motors, and sensors
Hands-on Activities
- LED Blink program
- Taking inputs from switches
- Counter display on LCD
- Controlling a moving robot
- Line & Wall following robots
Inbuilt Peripherals
- Introduction to timers & their modes
- Working of different interrupts
- EEPROM
Hands-on Activities
- Making an LED blink with an empty while loop
- Using timers to count events
- Using interrupts to fire tasks
- Making a data logger
Communication Protocols
- Introduction to communication protocols
- UART & its modes
- SPI & wireless communication
Hands-on Activities
- Controlling a robot with PC using UART
- Addressing using UART
- Controlling robot direction via Keypad (wired)
- Wireless communication using XBee modules
IoT Overview
- Introduction to IoT
- IoT tools overview
- NodeMCU, ESP32, ESP8266
Basic Interfaces
- LED, Switch, DPDT switch
- LED matrix, 7-segment display
- LCD (2x16 Dot Matrix, 8-bit & 4-bit mode)
- Motors: DC, Stepper, Servo
- Relay, IR sensor, LDR sensor
