Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

In this module, students advance their knowledge of basic electronics and are introduced to fundamental concepts of programming interactive systems. Students learn how different electronic sensors and actuators can be interfaced to a microcontroller to design novel forms of interactions between man and machine.

In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:

• Programming I
• Sensors and Actuators II

Learning objectives

Knowledge

During this module students should acquire basic knowledge about

• programming concepts for interactive systems
• actuating possibilities: servo motors, solenoids, and simple mechanics
• using micro-controllers: interface to the computer, analog/digital input/output
• circuit applications: DC filtering, circuit protection and amplifier
• real-time use of signals (such as ADC/DAC, sampling rate, scaling and filtering) 
• related work in software development and the media arts

Skills

During this module students should acquire skills in

• analyzing use of the basic programming with various sensors and actuators
• synthesizing knowledge in written documentation

Competences

During this module students should acquire competencies in

• evaluating an artefact with regard to programming, sensors, and actuators

Type of instruction

Method of working: Individual or small groups

Exam

Exams