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RoboJackets Electrical Training Program

RoboJackets Electrical Training

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Also, be sure to visit the RoboJackets Firmware Training page as well: https://github.com/RoboJackets/firmware-training

Welcome to the source repository for the 2024 RoboJackets Electrical training program!

Training Schedule 2024

• Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm on Mondays and Fridays
• Bring: Your computer

Here is a breakdown of what electrical training is week-to-week:

• Week 0: Introductions, Electrical Basics*
• Week 1: Introduction to Prototyping and Arduino*
• Week 2: KiCAD Parts and Libraries
• Week 3: KiCAD Schematics
• Week 4: KiCAD Board Layout
• Week 5: Debugging and Soldering*

NOTE: Weeks 0, 1, will be joint sessions between electrical and firmware. Week 5 is a special session, usually held in the Hive. You get to practice surface mount soldering and debugging firmware on an actual PCB.

Location:

• Week 0 (9/9 and 9/13): Van Leer C457
• Week 1 (9/16 and 9/20): Van Leer C457
• Week 2 (9/23 and 9/27): Skiles 169
• Week 3 (9/30 and 10/4): Skiles 169
• Week 4 (10/7 and 10/11): Skiles 169
• Week 5 (Date TBD): The Hive