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What you'll learn

  • Master data manipulation, input/output handling, and floating-point data types in C programming

  • Implement advanced bitwise operations and control LEDs using embedded C and STM32 peripherals.

  • Develop proficiency in loop constructs and efficient code iteration for precise embedded system control

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There are 4 modules in this course

Upon completing this course, you will:

Master the use of floating-point data types and input/output handling in C. Understand and apply various operators and decision-making constructs in C programming. Execute advanced bitwise operations and control LEDs using embedded C. Achieve proficiency in bitwise manipulation and loop constructs for efficient code iteration and embedded system control. Course Description Embark on a comprehensive journey through ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems. This course begins with essential data manipulation and input/output handling techniques, advancing your understanding of floating-point data types and versatile user input methods. Dive into operators and decision-making constructs, mastering <stdint.h> for standardized integer types and honing skills in relational and logical operators. Explore the complexities of bitwise operations, enabling precise LED control through embedded C programming. Elevate your proficiency with bitwise manipulation, mastering loop constructs for efficient code iteration and intricate LED control sequences. By course end, you will possess the essential skills required for developing sophisticated embedded systems using ARM Cortex (STM32) technology. This course's unique focus on practical, hands-on applications and advanced techniques ensures you gain robust, real-world competencies in embedded systems development. Target Learners This course is ideal for: 1) Aspiring embedded systems engineers who want to gain a solid foundation in ARM Cortex (STM32) microcontroller programming. 2) Electronics and computer engineering students seeking practical experience in embedded systems. 3) Professional engineers looking to enhance their skills in embedded C programming and ARM Cortex (STM32) development. Prerequisites Before taking this course, learners should have: 1) Basic knowledge of C programming, including variables, data types, and basic control structures. 2) Familiarity with general computer programming concepts and logic. 3) An understanding of basic electronics principles, such as voltage, current, and circuit components. 4) A willingness to learn and experiment with embedded systems hardware and software.

This module delves into fundamental concepts of data manipulation and input/output handling in C programming. Participants will grasp the nuances of floating-point data types like float and double, and master the use of scanf() for flexible user input, including scientific notation. They will also delve into the intricacies of pointer variables and data types, learning initialization and operations, along with discerning the significance of diverse pointer data types. By the end, learners will be proficient in effectively handling data and input/output operations, crucial skills for any C programmer.

What's included

18 videos2 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs

18 videosβ€’Total 91 minutes
  • Course Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Manipulating Decimal Numbers in 'C'β€’3 minutes
  • Single vs Double Precisionβ€’5 minutes
  • Working with Float and Double Variables Part 1β€’6 minutes
  • Working with Float and Double Variables Part 2β€’4 minutes
  • Scanf Introductionβ€’5 minutes
  • Scanf Exercise Implementation Part 1β€’9 minutes
  • Scanf Exercise Implementation Part 2β€’8 minutes
  • Scanf Exercise 2 Part 1β€’2 minutes
  • Scanf Exercise 2 Part 2β€’4 minutes
  • Pointers in 'C'β€’3 minutes
  • Pointer Variables and Initializationβ€’5 minutes
  • Pointer Variables and Pointer Data Typesβ€’7 minutes
  • Read and Write Operation on Pointersβ€’6 minutes
  • Pointer exercise 1 and exercise 2 - understandingβ€’2 minutes
  • Pointer exercise 1 Implementationβ€’8 minutes
  • Pointer exercise 2 Implementation Part 1β€’4 minutes
  • Pointer exercise 2 Implementation Part 2β€’5 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 20 minutes
  • Course Syllabusβ€’10 minutes
  • Understanding Pointers in C Programmingβ€’10 minutes
5 assignmentsβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Data Manipulation and Input/Output Handlingβ€’20 minutes
  • Data Types to Manipulate Floating Point Dataβ€’10 minutes
  • Taking Input from User using Scanf()β€’10 minutes
  • Pointersβ€’10 minutes
  • More on Pointersβ€’10 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt - Data Manipulation and Input/Output Handlingβ€’10 minutes
2 ungraded labsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Pointer LAB 1β€’15 minutes
  • Pointer LAB 2β€’15 minutes

This module focuses on essential components of C programming, empowering learners with foundational skills. Participants will grasp the importance of <stdint.h> for standardized integer type definitions, enabling consistent data handling. They will then delve into the diverse realm of operators in C, mastering unary, relational, and logical operators, pivotal for data manipulation. The module progresses to decision-making constructs, teaching effective implementation of if, if-else, and if-else-if ladder statements. Finally, participants will explore the switch case statement and conditional operators, enhancing their proficiency in decision-making logic. By the end, learners will be equipped with a robust toolkit for effective C programming.

What's included

18 videos5 assignments1 discussion prompt2 ungraded labs

18 videosβ€’Total 118 minutes
  • What is stdint Header Fileβ€’7 minutes
  • Understanding <stdint.h>β€’6 minutes
  • Operators in 'C'β€’11 minutes
  • Unary Operator in 'C'β€’7 minutes
  • Unary Operators with Pointersβ€’3 minutes
  • Relational Operators in 'C'β€’5 minutes
  • Logical Operators in 'C'β€’6 minutes
  • 'if' Statementβ€’8 minutes
  • if Statement Exerciseβ€’5 minutes
  • 'if' and 'else'β€’5 minutes
  • if' and 'else' Exercise Implementationβ€’14 minutes
  • 'if -else-if' Ladder Statementsβ€’4 minutes
  • 'if-else-if' Ladder Exercise Solutionβ€’8 minutes
  • Conditional Operatorβ€’6 minutes
  • Switch Case Statement in 'C'β€’6 minutes
  • Switch Case Exerciseβ€’3 minutes
  • Switch Case Exercise Solution - Part 1β€’6 minutes
  • Switch Case Exercise Solution - Part 2β€’8 minutes
5 assignmentsβ€’Total 70 minutes
  • Operators, Decision-Making, and Data Handlingβ€’30 minutes
  • Importance of <stdint.h>β€’10 minutes
  • Operatorsβ€’10 minutes
  • Decision Making - If Elseβ€’10 minutes
  • Decision Making - Switch Caseβ€’10 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt - Operators, Decision-Making, and Data Handlingβ€’10 minutes
2 ungraded labsβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • If-Else LAB 1β€’15 minutes
  • Switch Case - LABβ€’15 minutes

This module delves into the intricate world of bitwise operations and embedded C programming, equipping participants with advanced skills. Learners will master the application of bitwise operators in C, adeptly manipulating bits to determine even/odd numbers and perform efficient XOR operations. They will then explore the implementation of embedded C code to control LEDs, gaining insights into memory-mapped peripheral registers and the STM32 memory map. The module culminates in a comprehensive understanding of the process of activating LEDs, involving enabling peripheral clocks and coding precise activation sequences. By the end, participants will be proficient in advanced bit manipulation and embedded systems development.

What's included

19 videos1 reading5 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab

19 videosβ€’Total 111 minutes
  • Bitwise Operators in 'C'β€’8 minutes
  • Bitwise AND and Bitwise ORβ€’4 minutes
  • Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Testing of Bitsβ€’6 minutes
  • Finding Even or Odd Number using Testing of Bitsβ€’3 minutes
  • Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Clearing of Bitsβ€’6 minutes
  • Applicability of Bitwise Operators : XORβ€’3 minutes
  • Applicability of Bitwise Operators : Setting of Bitsβ€’5 minutes
  • Coding to Turn on an LEDβ€’9 minutes
  • Controlling IO Pin using Softwareβ€’2 minutes
  • Processor Addressable Memory Regionsβ€’6 minutes
  • STM32 Memory Mapβ€’6 minutes
  • Memory Mapped Peripheral Registers and IO Accessβ€’7 minutes
  • Procedure to Turn ON LEDβ€’5 minutes
  • Enabling Peripheral Clockβ€’9 minutes
  • Calculating Peripheral Register Addressesβ€’7 minutes
  • LED ON Exercise Coding Part 1β€’6 minutes
  • LED ON Exercise Coding Part 2β€’6 minutes
  • LED ON Exercise Coding Part 3β€’6 minutes
  • LED ON Exercise Coding Part 4β€’7 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Understanding Bitwise Operators in C Programmingβ€’10 minutes
5 assignmentsβ€’Total 70 minutes
  • Bitwise Operations and LED Controlβ€’30 minutes
  • Bitwise Operatorsβ€’10 minutes
  • More on Bitwise Operatorsβ€’10 minutes
  • Embedded C Coding Exercise for LEDβ€’10 minutes
  • Embedded C Coding Exercise for LED - Final Stepβ€’10 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt - Bitwise Operations and LED Controlβ€’10 minutes
1 ungraded labβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • Bitwise Operation - LABβ€’15 minutes

This module is dedicated to enhancing participants' proficiency in advanced C programming techniques. It begins with an exploration of bitwise shift operators, enabling efficient data manipulation, modification of LED exercises, and precise bit extraction. Learners will then delve into mastering looping concepts, including while and do-while loops, for streamlined iteration through code sequences. The module culminates in the effective implementation of the 'for' loop construct, empowering participants to solve complex exercises and implement software delays for precise LED control. By the end, participants will have honed their skills in advanced data manipulation and efficient code iteration in C programming.

What's included

16 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab

16 videosβ€’Total 72 minutes
  • Bitwise Right Shift Operatorβ€’5 minutes
  • Bitwise Left Shift Operatorβ€’2 minutes
  • Applicability of Bitwise Shift Operatorsβ€’4 minutes
  • Modifying LED on Exercise using Bitwise Shift Operatorsβ€’5 minutes
  • Bit Extractionβ€’6 minutes
  • Looping in 'C'β€’5 minutes
  • While Loop Exercise Part 1β€’6 minutes
  • While Loop Exercise Part 2β€’6 minutes
  • 'do while' Loopβ€’5 minutes
  • 'for' loop exercise Part 1β€’5 minutes
  • 'for' loop exercise Part 2β€’4 minutes
  • For loop exercise 2β€’5 minutes
  • modifying LED on with software delayβ€’2 minutes
  • LED toggle using software delay part 1β€’6 minutes
  • LED toggle using software delay part 2β€’4 minutes
  • Course Conclusionβ€’2 minutes
1 readingβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Understanding Looping in C Programmingβ€’10 minutes
4 assignmentsβ€’Total 50 minutes
  • Bitwise Manipulation, Loop Mastery, and LED Precisionβ€’20 minutes
  • Bitwise Shift Operatorsβ€’10 minutes
  • Loopingβ€’10 minutes
  • More on Loopingβ€’10 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Discussion Prompt - Bitwise Manipulation, Loop Mastery, and LED Precisionβ€’10 minutes
1 ungraded labβ€’Total 15 minutes
  • For Loop - LABβ€’15 minutes

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