Program Overview

Study Group Hardware

The Study Group Hardware is a university program that focuses on the design and development of microcontroller-based interactive systems. This includes the software, physical object/housing, and embedded electronics.

Lecturer and Person in Charge

• Lecturer: Prof. Rohs
• Person in Charge: Sven Kratz
• Hours per week: 2
• ECTS credits: none
• Module: not assigned to a module

Dates and Locations

• Monday 18-20, Amalienstr. 17, A105

Contents

The program covers the development of embedded interactive systems using microcontrollers, building physical prototypes with tools like laser cutters and 3D printers, and understanding underlying interaction concepts. Participants will work in groups to build interactive devices and objects, program interactive mini-robots, develop controllable pico-projectors, build multitouch displays, and create gesture-controlled portable devices with depth cameras or acceleration sensors. Introductory lectures will provide the necessary basics in microcontroller programming, electronics, sensor technology, actuator technology, and physical prototyping.

Requirements and Suitability

• Experiences in electronics tinkering, such as from "Sketching with Hardware," are helpful but not required.
• No substantial time commitment is expected from participants outside the program itself.
• The program is suitable for all students interested in the subject matter.

Registration

Registration is simple and requires just attending the first meeting.

Termine und Unterlagen

A schedule of dates and topics is provided, although specific details for each date are not fully specified in the given context.

Material

Necessary hardware components will be provided for the duration of the semester.

Literature

The following literature is recommended but not mandatory for participation:

• Dhananjay Gadre, Nehul Malhotra: tinyAVR Microcontroller Projects for the Evil Genius, McGraw-Hill, 2011
• Paul Scherz: Practical Electronics for Inventors, 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006
• Gordon McComb: Robot Builder's Bonanza, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2011
• Alexander Bierbaum, Alexander Piaseczki, Joachim Schr÷der, Pedram Azad, Tilo Gockel, R³diger Dillmann: Embedded Robotics - Das Praxisbuch, Elektor-Verlag, 2005
• Soldering is easy Here's how to do it
• ATtiny13 data sheet
• ATtiny45 data sheet
• ATmega8 data sheet