PROGRAM

Dr. Duleepa Thrimawithana and his team of Arduino programming experts from the University of Auckland's Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering Department will take you through a series of step-by-step tutorials on connecting and programming your Arduino to enable you to build a system for your own electric vehicle.

Learn how to connect sensors, program the Arduino to pick up sensor signals and display values on the LCD screen. Programs will be built to enable power and energy usage to be calculated along with speed. If this is new to you, you won't be alone! Prior knowledge or experience is not necessary.

10:00 - Welcome, Dr. Kevin Sowerby

10.15 – Introduction to the innovation challenges

11.15 – Morning tea

11.30 – Arduino lesson PI

12.30 – Lunch

13.00 – Tour of ECSE laboratories

13.30 – Arduino lesson PII

14.30pm – Afternoon tea

14.45 – Arduino lesson PII

15.45 – IPT car fun activity

ARDUINO KIT

UoA will provide free of charge a mother board with voltage and current sensors where you can plug the components in the component pack.

We will have computers with Arduino IDE installed so its not compulsory to bring your own devices however you can if you prefer.

UoA will provide the critical items in the component pack (Arduino, breadboard, LED, resistors) on loan for the day so you can attend the workshop even if you haven’t purchased a kit.

If you would like to purchase your own Arduino Kit these will be available on the day.

HELPFUL TIPS

Download the Arduino Guide Book here. This booklet steps you through the connections and programming.

Download the Arduino Programmer (IDE)

Lunch will be provided and please bring a drink bottle

Parking

Paid parking is available onsite.

Contact

Sarah Fitzgerald | sarah@nikauenergy.co.nz | 021 0846 7804