About this course: In this Capstone course, you will design a microcontroller-based embedded system. As an option, you can also build and test a system. The focus of your project will be to design the system so that it can be built on a low-cost budget for a real-world application. To complete this project you'll need to use all the skills you've learned in the course (programming microcontrollers, system design, interfacing, etc.). The project will include some core requirements, but leave room for your creativity in how you approach the project. In the end, you will produce a unique final project, suitable for showcasing to future potential employers. Note that for the three required assignments you do NOT need to purchase software and hardware to complete this course. There is an optional fourth assignment for students who wish to build and demonstrate their system using an Arduino or Raspberry Pi. Please also note that this course does not include discussion forums. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Write a requirements specification document 2. Create a system-level design 3. Explore design options 4. Create a test plan
Taught by: Ian Harris, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
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Course 6 of 6 in the
An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization.
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| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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This class is very helpful to streamline the approach in building IoT project. Also teaches the importance of having a requirement specification followed by system design and testing which are key for the success of any project.
A simple project with few components is easy to implement but a project with more interdependent components especially if it involved motion that requires fabrication, mechanical and electrical or complex to implement. I wish I had time and support to really see my SmartCar project implemented. Hoping at some point I'll revisit my project and try to make it to work from where it was left, though fabrication/look and feel is not the priority for now.
Bottom line is, this course will takes you to the path where your imagination is the limit.
I learnt the systematic design process that has to be followed while developing an IoT solution.
One of the easiest and informative course which makes you believe on your potential and still teaches you sufficient to lean and gain confidence in subject matter
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I did a fantastic project with Arduino and a Raspberry Pi. A Mars Rover "emulator". I also published the project on instructables.com and Hackster.io:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Station-Prototype-for-Environmental-Data-Ca/
The MagPi Magazine wrote an article about the project:
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/mars-rover/
Thanks a lot!