Date
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Mar 28
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Lecture 1: Making your first PCB (introduction to PCB routing, multi-layers, datasheets are key)
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Apr 2
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Lab 1: review your schematic + KICAD tips & tricks
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Apr 4
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Lecture 2: Ordering our 1st PCB (notes on traces and GERBERs) + Setting up a 8-bit microcontroller on your PCB (crystals, decouplers, datasheets)
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Apr 9
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Lab 2: Soldering tutorials—hands on!
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Apr 11
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Lecture 3: More microcontrollers: from 8 bit to 32 bit microcontroller
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Apr 16
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Lab 3: Review of our PCBs + update on shipping
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Apr 18
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Lecture 4: Protocols for sensors: I2C, SPI, UART (also USB) + ATtiny helpdesk
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Apr 23
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Lab 4: ATtiny is working + review PCB mistakes + Final review for your PCBs (mandatory)
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Apr 25
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Lecture 5: Order final project PCBs in class (add to cart in realtime)
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Apr 30
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Lab 5: Solder and debug your ATtiny
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May 2
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Lecture 6: Watch video with review of PCB mistakes—learn from them!
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May 7
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Lab 6: PCB status and review of mistakes
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May 9
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Lecture 7: (hopefully) Receive your PCB
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May 14
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Lab 7: Confirm your bootloader & programming your microcontroller
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May 16
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Lecture 8: Soldering + debugging helpdesk
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May 21
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Lab 8: Helpdesk
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May 23
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Lecture 9: Final presentations: demo your final PCB & present its design to the class
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