EmbedX is a 2-day workshop that introduces students to the world of embedded technology using the open-source Arduino platform and Atmega168 microcontroller. The workshop is tailor-made to give participants hands-on experience in working with microcontrollers. The Workshop takes a project oriented approach, where students would be building a complete closed loop control project.
Students get a certificate and a takeaway kit.

Duration: 2 Days
Fee: 4800/- for a team of 3

30th & 31st January 2010, Chennai – Register for Chennai Workshop

What does the Fee Cover?
The fee covers training costs + 1 kit per team. The fee does not include food, accommodation or local transport.

Kit Details
The Kit includes 3 things - 1-Arduino Atmega168 Based Development Board, 2-USB A-B Cable, 3-12V Power Adaptor

The Arduino Atmega168 Development Board Comes with a host of on-board features - USB Serial Communication, RS232 Serial Communication, 16x2 LCD, 4x4 Matrix Kepad, 3x 7-Segment Displays, 8 x LEDs, 4 x Switches, 1 x LDR, 1 x LM35, 1 x L293D H-Bridge, 1 x ULN2003, Transistor PWM drive with Feedback, 4 x Trimpots for ADC, 1 x Relay

An Overview of the Sessions

Day1 – Session 1
• Introduction to Embedded Systems
• Arduino – A Quick Peek
• Programming Refresher
• Writing your first program – The Electronic Hello World!!!!

Day1 – Session 2
• Introduction to I/O’s
• Overview of Digital I/O’s
• Working with Digital I/O
• Overview of Analog I/O’s
• Working with Analog Inputs
• Analog Outputs & PWM
• Communication Interfacing – RS232 interfacing with the serial port
• Working with LCD’s
• Working with Memory

Day2 – Session 1 - Project Building
• Project Overview Discussion & Phase Planning
• Creating a Simple Control for Motor Speed - DC Motor
• Creating a Simple User Interface for the Motor Speed Control
• Adding Feedback based Control for the Motor Speed Control
• Adding a Menu to the User Interface
• Adding User Input to the User Interface for custom Set Points

Day2 – Session 2 - Project Building
• Adding Storage Options to Store Set Point Data
• Creating Visual Indications
• Implementing Fault Tolerance / Prevention

Day2 – Session 3
• Projects Review
• Final Review – Question & Answer Session

Accommodation 
Students coming for the workshop from outside Chennai need to make their own accommodation arrangements. The Youth Hostel in Indira Nagar is a good low-budget option. The hostel provides separate dormitory accommodation for men and women. Please be warned that the hostel is booked well in advance and book your beds early. You can reach the hostel on 044 24420233
Note: We Do Not Have Anything To Do With The Hostel And Its a Suggestion Alone!