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The programme of learning in Electronics centres on learning to build, interface and program microcontroller based projects. A full textbook written for the courses, a software application developed to support student learning and all student resources can be found at www.techideas.co.nz
Then they progress to using a simple development board setup (ATTiny461 AVR microcontroller) and learning about simple input and output interfaces using LEDs, seven segment displays and switches. Programming progresses from simple LED sequence flashing to electronic dice, musical tunes and traffic lights. Programming uses BASCOM-AVR a BASIC cross compiler from MCS Electronics.
Smart measuring device Remote garden monitoring and sprinkler system (bilingual- English & Chinese)