Microcontrollers are relatively inexpensive devices that you can program to collect data from a variety of sensor types and control external devices such as motors and actuators. Microcontrollers can be used in a variety of classroom activities and student projects. We will focus our workshop on using an Arduino Microcontroller to construct a mini-underwater remotely operated vehicle that will seek out to hover at a desired programmed depth. During this project we will introduce you to the VPython programming language, share how we use computer programming and microcontrollers in our classes, and how our students use Arduinos for fun, research, underwater ROV’s and general exploration. No previous microcontroller programming or electronics experience is required. You need to bring your own Windows, Mac, or Linux computer and you get to take home your own mini-ROV.

Course Instructor/s:

Greg Mulder

Greg Mulder has been teaching physics and physical sciences at Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon for the past 20 years. Classes that Greg teaches includes Physics, Astronomy, Energy and Society, Quarks to Cosmos, Computational Physics and a variety of other fun physical sciences classes. Greg is the faculty mentor of the LBCC Remotely Operate […]

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