Course overview — from parts to working robot
Track: Robotics · Duration: 22 min
Video lesson
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Course reader
Course overview — from parts to working robot
Robotics workbook — outlines, parts, tools, wiring, and control next to the video.
Outcomes. By the end of this track you can plan a small mobile or manipulator robot: choose parts, wire sensors and motors, program a microcontroller, and test safely.
Safety. Lithium batteries can catch fire if shorted or punctured. Mains-powered soldering stations need care. Wear eye protection when cutting/mechanical work. ESD can damage ICs — use a mat/strap when specified.
Course outline
- Parts & tools — BOM mindset and bench.
- Electronics — power and prototyping.
- Sensors & actuators — interfacing.
- MCU — programming workflow.
- Build & wiring — mechanical + harness.
- Control — loops and logic.
- Test — validation and debug.
More tutorials: Open video search on YouTube
Lesson quiz
Each attempt uses a random set of questions with shuffled answer choices. Pass at 70% or higher to mark the lesson complete.