Prototyping & Robotics via Arduino & C++
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Location: San Diego Mesa College - 7250 Mesa College Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Time: 8am to 3:30pm
An industry-aligned coding and microcontroller course where students program hardware systems and build interactive, functional capstone projects.
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In Microcontroller & Coding, students learn how software and hardware work together using industry-relevant microcontrollers and programming workflows. Students are introduced to coding fundamentals, logic, and control systems while programming microcontrollers to interact with motors, sensors, and electronic components. Through hands-on builds and iterative testing, students apply real engineering processes to create functional capstone projects, such as a motorized maze, that respond to user input and real-world constraints. This course mirrors how engineers prototype embedded systems used in robotics, automation, and consumer technology.
Students Can Use These Skills For:
- Programming hardware-based systems and embedded devices
- Understanding how code controls real-world machines
- Building interactive, portfolio-ready engineering projects
- Preparing for robotics, engineering, and computer science pathways
- Exploring careers in embedded systems and automation
Tools Used:
- Microcontrollers (Arduino Microcontrollers)
- Programming Languages used in embedded systems
- Motors, Sensors, and Actuators
- Circuit Prototyping Tools
- Testing and Debugging Software
Students Will:
- Learn coding fundamentals and microcontroller logic
- Program hardware to control motors and interactive elements
- Integrate sensors and electronics into functional systems
- Test, debug, and refine code and hardware
- Complete a Capstone Project, such as a motorized maze, demonstrating applied skills
Pathway:
- Embedded Systems
- Robotics
- Software Engineering
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