Microcontroller Embedded C Programming: Absolute Beginners

Module 1: Introduction to Embedded C & Toolchain Setup

⏳ 30 minutes

• Install and configure your IDE, compiler, and programmer/debugger.

• Understand the difference between desktop C and Embedded C.

Module 2: Microcontroller Architecture & GPIO

⏳ 1 hour

• Explore MCU core components: CPU, memory, and peripherals.

• Configure GPIO pins for input, output, and pull-up/down modes.

Module 3: Timers, Counters & Delays

⏳ 1 hour

• Set up hardware timers for event counting and time-base generation.

• Create accurate delay functions without busy-waiting.

Module 4: Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)

⏳ 45 minutes

• Configure ADC channels and sample rates.

• Read sensor voltages and convert to digital values.

Module 5: Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)

⏳ 45 minutes

• Generate PWM signals to control LEDs, motors, and servo positions.

• Adjust duty cycle and frequency dynamically in code.

Module 6: UART Serial Communication

⏳ 1 hour

• Initialize UART for baud-rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits.

• Send and receive data between MCU and PC or another microcontroller.

Module 7: I²C & SPI Protocols

⏳ 1 hour

• Master and slave configurations for I²C communication.

• Full-duplex data exchange with SPI devices.

• Implement read/write transactions with external sensors and memory.

Module 8: Interrupts & Event-Driven Programming

⏳ 1 hour

• Configure external and peripheral interrupts.

• Write ISR routines and manage shared data safely.

Module 9: Basic RTOS Concepts & Task Scheduling

⏳ 45 minutes

• Understand the need for an RTOS in complex systems.

• Create simple tasks and manage context switching.

Module 10: Hands-On Project: Embedded System Design

⏳ 1 hour

• Integrate GPIO, ADC, PWM, and communication modules into a single project.

• Build a sensor-driven control application with user interface feedback.

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