Abstract

• The project is aimed at developing a modularized hardware learning platform for first-year engineering students with minimal hardware implementation and software development experience.


• Since the students do not have prior programming experience, recent attempts in teaching them writing programs to control the unfamiliar hardware had not been successful.


• The objective of the project is to compartmentalize the complex hardware system into independent plug-and-play modules, coupled with specifically developed graphical control interface.


• Individual hardware modules will be developed for relevant learning activities for learning specific concepts. Independent modules can be attached onto the hardware platform, and to be controlled by the central controller.


• On the other hand, control commands will be developed by students using a non-coding graphical interface, thus removing the hindrance of hardware learning without software experience.


• The proposed learning platform will be aiming at stimulating enthusiasm in hardware design and promoting engineering innovations.