Practical Sketching with Hardware

Lecturer: Prof. Albrecht Schmidt
Tutorials: Philipp Thalhammer, Steeven Villa
Contact: swh ät medien.ifi.lmu.de
ECTS credits: 6
Language: English
Module: Module Assignments
Note: Not for minor media informatics (Nebenfach Medieninformatik).

• Syllabus
  • Course Structure
  • SWH Wiki
• Dates and Locations
• Grading
• Registration

Syllabus

Students in this course learn about the basics of electronics, circuit design, microcontroller programming, and physical prototyping. The students apply this knowledge by building a smart object.

• Build basic circuits connected to the microcontroller
• • Output: LEDs, servos, motors, speakers, displays
  • Input: buttons, dials, light sensitive resistors, accelerometer, distance sensors
• Program and debug MicroPython on ESP32 / Raspberry Pi Pico
• • Input, Output
  • Networking

Course Structure

The course consists of two parts.

1. Learning phase: The students receive a free hardware kit in the beginning of the lecture period and familiarize themselves with electronics and microcontroller prototyping. This phase is supported by a course book. There are no regular sessions during this phase. Assistance is provided during open workshop slots on Thursday 5pm-6pm (during the lecture period). Irregular mandatory sessions will be scheduled in this slot.
2. Group phase: The implementation of a group project is done independently during the course. The workshop at Frauenlobstr. 7a can be used for group work and to get feedback from the tutors.

SWH Wiki

You can find additional information about the course and the course content here: http://sketching-with-hardware.org. We have created a number of tutorial pages (see sidebar and main page) and SWH videos. Please note that the Wiki is still under development and changes frequently.

Dates and Locations

During the lecture period: In-person (Frauenlobstr. 7a Room 357) on Monday at 4pm (16:00 Uhr) (irregular meetings, not every week). (2) During lecture break: the workshops can be opend upon request.

Grading

The grade is based on a presentation and a written paper.

• The presentation must last 10-20 minutes.
• The paper must contain 20,000 - 30,000 characters using the LaTex template

Registration

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