Crash Course – Fall 2021

Crash Course: Measurements, Sensors and Data Logging

Fall 2023

Overview

October 14, 21 November 4, 11, 18 
  • Online webinar series.
  • Learn the skills to collect data for your project.
    • How to measure your experiment and design.
    • Learn about sensors and different sensor types.
    • How does a data logger work?
    • Learn to use an Arduino as a data logger.
  • Receive the hardware to collect data for your project.
    • All participants receive an Arduino, data logging shield and sensors to measure your projects!
  • Open to students from the FRSEF and SEFMD territory.
  • Course is five 75 minute sessions via Zoom.
  • Students who complete the course receive a certificate.
  • Limited number of participants.

Timeline

Application: Now - September 28 Register Here

Acceptance Decision: Will be emailed September 29

Orientation Sessions: 30 minutes via Zoom, participants need to attend 1 session

  • Monday, October 2 @ 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday, October 3 @ 7:00 PM
  • Friday, October 13 @ 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, November 2 @ 6:00 PM

Crash Course Sessions: October 14, 21; November 4, 11, 18 @ 7:00 PM

 

Arduino Resources

FRSEF Handbook

Arduino Sketches

  • Sketches
    • Sketches are in a .zip file
    • Chromebook Users: Save the .zip file in a known location on your computer.
    • PC & Mac Users: Save the folder in the Documents > Arduino folder.  Unzip the CrashCourse_Jan.zip folder.