Jithin Tj Mechatronics Engineer
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I'm your go-to Arduino expert !
From the ABCs of voltage and current to crafting complex programs and hardware, I've got you covered.
My course goes like this you can join from the beginning or can start from any topic you prefer.
Here's a breakdown of the modules, including, topics covered, and a practical project or concept for each module:

Module 1: Arduino Basics
Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Arduino and its components
- Setting up Arduino IDE and hardware connection
- Writing and uploading code for LED blink

Practical Project:
- LED Blink: Write a program to control an LED's blinking pattern.

Module 2: Electronics Fundamentals
Topics Covered:
- Voltage, current, and resistance basics
- Using resistors and LEDs
- Reading schematics and circuit diagrams

Practical Project:
- LED Matrix: Build a simple LED matrix display using resistors and LEDs.

Module 3: Sensors and Actuators
Topics Covered:
- Temperature and humidity sensors
- Ultrasonic distance sensors
- Servo motor control

Practical Project:
- Smart Room Monitor: Create a system that measures room temperature and displays it on an LCD.

Module 4: Data Visualization
Topics Covered:
- Displaying data on LCD screens
- Creating custom characters on LCD
- Introduction to 7-segment displays

Practical Project:
- Digital Thermometer: Build a digital thermometer that displays temperature readings on an LCD.

Module 5: Programming Techniques
Topics Covered:
- Conditional statements and loops
- Analog input and output
- Using libraries for advanced functions

Practical Project:
- Traffic Light Simulator: Write a program to control a simulated traffic light sequence.

Module 6: Communication
Topics Covered:
- Serial communication with computer
- I2C and SPI communication protocols
- Wireless communication using Bluetooth or RF modules

Practical Project:
- Wireless Temperature Monitor: Send temperature readings wirelessly from one Arduino to another using RF modules.

Module 7: Advanced Sensors and IoT
Topics Covered:
- Gas sensors and motion detectors
- GPS module integration
- Introduction to IoT concepts

Practical Project:
- Home Security System: Create a basic motion-sensing home security system using a PIR sensor.

Module 8: Motor Control and Robotics
Topics Covered:
- Driving DC and stepper motors
- Motor shield and driver usage
- Basic robot movement

Practical Project:
- Line-Following Robot: Build a robot that follows a line on the ground using infrared sensors.

Module 9: Advanced Projects
Topics Covered:
- Home automation with smartphone control
- Gesture-controlled devices using accelerometers
- Voice recognition and synthesis with Arduino

Practical Project:
- Home Automation Prototype: Create a prototype that allows controlling lights or devices via a smartphone app.

Module 10: Expert Level Topics
Topics Covered:
- Internet connectivity with Ethernet and WiFi
- MQTT protocol for IoT communication
- Data logging and storage
- Machine learning and computer vision

Practical Project:
- IoT Weather Station: Build a weather station that logs data to an online platform and displays real-time readings.

Subjects

  • Electronics Beginner-Expert

  • PCB Design Beginner-Expert

  • Raspberry pi Beginner-Expert

  • Circuit Beginner-Expert

  • Digital Electronics and Analog Electronics Beginner-Expert

  • Arduino Beginner-Expert

  • PIC Microcontroller Beginner-Expert

  • Proteus circuit designing Beginner-Expert

  • Proteus Beginner-Expert

  • Sensors Beginner-Expert

  • KiCad PCB Design Beginner-Expert

  • Tinkercad Beginner-Expert

  • Robotics and Control Beginner-Expert

  • Onshape Beginner-Expert

  • Arduino & Robotics Beginner-Expert

  • Electronics - I & II Beginner-Expert

  • PIC microcontroller and MPLAB X Beginner-Expert

  • Arduino Mega 2560 Beginner-Expert

  • Stepper Motor Control Beginner-Expert

  • Arduino Uno Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • Research Associate (Jan, 2024–Present) at ICAR - CIFT, KOCHI
    Research & Development of Electronics Hardware
  • Project assistant (Nov, 2020–Dec, 2023) at ICAR - CIFT, KOCHI
    Research and Development

Education

  • Mechatronics (Jul, 2015–Sep, 2019) from Kerala Technological University

Fee details

    ₹1,500–2,000/hour (US$17.69–23.58/hour)

    Depending on the course, time, traveling

Courses offered

  • Fundamentals of Electronics

    • US$350
    • Duration: 25 Hours
    • Delivery mode: Online
    • Group size: 3
    • Instruction language: English
    • Certificate provided: No
    Course Title: Basic Electronics for Beginners (25 hours)

    Session 1: Basics of Electricity (2 hour)
    o Current, Voltage, Resistance, and Power
    o Water Analogy (explaining voltage, current, and resistance)
    o Introduction to basic components: Resistors & Capacitors
    o Practical: N/A (Theory-focused introduction)

    Session 2: Circuits (2 hour)
    o What is a Circuit?
    o Open & Closed Circuits
    o Series and Parallel Circuits
    o Practical: Design and simulate simple circuits (series and parallel) using TinkerCAD.

    Session 3: Introduction to Breadboards (1 hour)
    o How Breadboards Work, Wiring Circuits with Breadboards
    o Practical: Simulate a basic circuit using a breadboard in TinkerCAD.

    Session 4: Using a Multimeter (2 hour)
    o Measuring Voltage, Current, and Resistance with a Multimeter
    o Practical: Simulate a circuit in TinkerCAD and use the virtual multimeter tool to measure
    voltage, current, and resistance.

    Session 5: Resistors and Ohm’s Law (2 hours)
    o Resistors and Color Codes
    o Ohm's Law and its Applications
    o Practical: Create resistor networks in TinkerCAD, calculate resistance, and verify Ohm's
    Law with simulations.

    Session 6: Voltage Drop and Voltage Division (2 hours)
    o Concept of Voltage Drop across Resistors
    o Voltage Divider Circuit and Applications
    o Practical: Build and simulate a voltage divider circuit in TinkerCAD using two resistors
    and observe voltage division.

    Session 7: Potentiometer and Adjustable Voltage Division (2 hours)
    o Using Potentiometers as Adjustable Voltage Dividers
    o Practical: Simulate a potentiometer-based voltage divider in TinkerCAD and observe
    how adjusting it affects the output voltage.

    Session 8: LEDs and Current-Limiting Resistor Selection (2 hours)
    o Calculating the Resistor Value for LED Protection (Ohm’s Law)
    o Practical: Design and simulate an LED circuit with a calculated resistor value in
    TinkerCAD. Test it with different resistor values to see the effect on LED brightness.

    Session 9: Light-Sensitive Voltage Divider Circuit (2 hours)
    o Using an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) in a Voltage Divider Circuit
    o Practical: Build and simulate a light-sensitive voltage divider in TinkerCAD using an
    LDR, and observe voltage changes based on light intensity.

    Session 10: Transistors (2 hours)
    o Why Transistors Are Needed
    o Transistors as Switches
    o Practical: Simulate a transistor switch circuit in TinkerCAD to control an LED.

    Session 11: LDR and Transistor-Based Darkness Detector (2 hours)
    o How an LDR’s Resistance Changes with Light Intensity
    o Using a Transistor as a Switch to Control an LED
    o Practical: Build and simulate a darkness-detecting automatic light using an LDR and a
    transistor in TinkerCAD. The LED turns on when the LDR detects low light (darkness).

    Session 12: Relays (1 hour)
    o Overview of Relays and Their Applications for Switching Heavy Loads
    o Practical: Understand relay pinout and simulate a basic relay control circuit using
    TinkerCAD.

    Session 13: Controlling Heavy Loads with Transistors and Relays (2 hours)
    o Using a Transistor to Drive a Relay to Control High-Power Devices
    o Practical: Build and simulate a circuit in TinkerCAD where a transistor controls a relay,
    which switches a high-power load like a motor or light bulb.

    Session 14: Introduction to Microcontrollers (1 hour)
    o Need for Microcontrollers
    o Overview of Arduino: Hardware, Software, and Applications
    o Practical: N/A

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