Microcontroller HW Interfacing using AVR

🎓 Master Microcontroller Hardware Interfacing with AVR: A Comprehensive Online Course by Mohamed Abdallah

🚀 Course Headline: "Unlock the Secrets of Microcontroller HW Interfacing using AVR - From Basics to Advanced Techniques!"

📘 Course Description: Embark on a journey to master the intricacies of hardware interfacing with Atmel's AVR microcontrollers. This course is meticulously designed to take you through the fundamental concepts and practical applications of interfacing various hardware devices with an AVR microcontroller. With a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning, you'll gain a profound understanding of microcontroller peripherals and their real-world implementations.

Course Structure:

🔑 Section 1: Introduction to AVR Interfacing and Hardware Interface Concepts

• Intro to Interfacing
• Understanding the role of General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins
• Mastering GPIO on AVR microcontrollers
• A step-by-step guide to burning code onto your controller
• Exploring the differences between Polling and Interrupts
• Diving into the Interrupt Vector Table (IVT) and its significance
• Learning about GPIO interrupts and how they can be used effectively
• Understanding nested interrupts for complex operations
  • Videos included:
    • Intro to Interfacing
    • Reading Datasheet
    • GPIO
    • Using GPIO on AVR
    • Using Microchip Studio
    • Interrupts
    • Using Interrupts

🕒 Section 2: Timer Peripherals in ATMega16L

• Unravelling the purpose and functionality of timers within an AVR microcontroller
• Delving into the specifics of Timers in ATMega16L, including frequency control and prescaler settings
• Writing effective code to utilize Timer0 in Continuous Timer Capture (CTC) Mode
  • Videos included:
    • Why to Use Timers
    • Understanding Timers
    • Timer Frequency
    • Timer Prescaler
    • Prescaler on AVR
    • Using Timer0 CTC Mode
    • Writing Code for Timer0
    • Writing Code for Timer0 (Parts 2 & 3)

🔧 Section 3: Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

• Introducing the concept of PWM and its duty cycle
• Practical coding exercises to understand PWM on the ATMega16L
• Exploring Fast PWM mode and its applications
  • Videos included:
    • Intro to PWM
    • Duty Cycle and PWM on Atmega
    • Writing code for PWM
    • Writing code for PWM (Continue)
    • Testing PWM

🤝 Section 4: Serial Communication

• A comprehensive guide to understanding communication principles
• Distinguishing Bit rate from Baud rate, and the differences between parallel and serial communication
• Exploring the concepts of Simplex, Half duplex, and Full duplex modes
• Delving into Synchronous vs. Asynchronous serial communication, focusing on the Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) protocol
  • Videos included:
    • Intro to Communication
    • UART Protocol
    • UART on AVR
    • UART on AVR (Continue)

🔵 Section 5: Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C)

• Learning the ins and outs of the I2C bus and its data validity mechanisms
• Understanding the I2C frame format and the process of bus arbitration
• Exploring various communication scenarios, including Master to Slave, Slave to Master, and bi-directional read/write operations
  • Videos included:
    • Intro to I2C
    • I2C Frame Format and Bus Arbitration
    • I2C Communication Cases
    • I2C Bidirectional Read and Write
    • I2C Clock Stretching
    • I2C on AVR

🔺 Section 6: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) and Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)

• Getting to grips with the SPI protocol and its implementation on AVR microcontrollers
• Understanding the role of ADC and how to effectively use it in your projects for converting analog signals into digital data
  • Videos included:
    • Intro to SPI
    • ADC Fundamentals on AVR

By completing this course, you will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to interface various hardware devices with AVR microcontrollers. Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or professional, this course will provide you with the practical tools to bring your projects to life. 🛠️✨

Join Mohamed Abdallah in this comprehensive learning experience today and become an expert in microcontroller hardware interfacing! 🚀💻

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Note: This course outline is designed to be delivered through a combination of video lectures, interactive programming exercises, and hands-on projects. Students will receive access to additional resources, including datasheets, code examples, and forums for discussion and support. Let's get started on this exciting educational adventure! 🎉