Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Embedded Systems

• Understanding embedded systems
• Importance and applications
• Introduction to STM32 microcontrollers

Module 2: Getting Started with STM32

• Overview of STM32 series
• Hardware and software requirements
• Setting up development environment (IDE, compiler, debugger)
• Introduction to STM32CubeMX for peripheral initialization

Module 3: Basics of C Programming

• Overview of C programming language
• Data types, variables, and constants
• Control structures (if, else, switch, loops)
• Functions and modular programming

Module 4: Introduction to Embedded C

• Understanding embedded C
• Differences from standard C
• Memory-mapped I/O and register access

Module 5: GPIO Programming

• Basics of General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
• GPIO configuration and manipulation
• Practical GPIO examples (LED blinking, button input)

Module 6: Timers and PWM

• Introduction to timers in STM32
• PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) theory
• Configuring timers for PWM output
• Practical examples (controlling the brightness of an LED)

Module 7: Interrupts and NVIC

• Introduction to interrupts
• NVIC (Nested Vector Interrupt Controller) in STM32
• Configuring interrupts in STM32
• Practical examples (handling external events)

Module 8: Serial Communication (UART)

• Overview of UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter)
• Configuring UART peripherals
• Transmitting and receiving data over UART
• Practical examples (UART communication between STM32 and PC)

Module 9: I2C and SPI Communication

• Introduction to I2C and SPI protocols
• Configuring I2C and SPI peripherals
• Reading and writing data using I2C and SPI
• Practical examples (sensor interfacing)

Module 10: ADC and DAC

• Basics of Analog to Digital Conversion (ADC)
• Configuring ADC peripherals
• Basics of Digital to Analog Conversion (DAC)
• Configuring DAC peripherals
• Practical examples (reading analog sensors, generating analog signals)

Module 11: Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Basics

• Introduction to RTOS
• Overview of FreeRTOS
• Setting up FreeRTOS on STM32
• Task creation, management, and synchronization

Module 12: Project: Building an Embedded System

• Integrating concepts learned throughout the course into a final project
• Example projects could include:
• Temperature and humidity monitoring system
• Motor control system
• Data logger
• Bonus Module: Advanced Topics (Optional)
• Power management techniques
• Low-power modes in STM32
• Debugging techniques
• Optimization techniques

Course Delivery:

• Video lectures explaining concepts with practical demonstrations
• Hands-on coding exercises and projects
• Quizzes to assess understanding after each module
• Discussion forums for students to ask questions and discuss concepts
• Provide downloadable resources including code examples, datasheets, and project schematics