COURSE
EV-RE-001
3 Levels · 4 Months
Introduction to renewable energy tech.
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Level 1
Generic Tasks
TASK 1: 3D Printing
Understand the working of a 3D printer, check out the online resources. Understand what's an STL file, and then learn to slice it (using ultimaker or creality slicer).Go through the SOP'S regarding the 3d printer. Learn about bed temperature, infill density and other printer settings. Finally get an STL file from the internet, and slice it and put it for print.
Resources:
(Note this task is to be done under coordinator supervision.)
TASK 2: API
What is an API? Learn the working of an API and its applications. Using any api of your choice, build an user interface(web app, mobile app, etc), where you can make calls and then display the necessary information. An example weather app is given below, using the open weather api.
● Example
TASK 3: Working with Github
Familiarize yourself with GitHub integrated workflows (GitHub actions), Issues, and pull requests with this task. Given below is a git repository, go check it out and then perform the necessary tasks stated in the readme file.
Check this link for more info: https://github.com/UVCE-Marvel/git-task
TASK 4: Get familiar with the command line on ubuntu and do the following subtasks:
● Create a folder named test.
● cd into that folder.
● Create a blank file without using any text editor.
● list the files in that folder
● create 2600 folders in this folder where each folder is named like . For example, M90 or B56.
● concatenate two text files containing any random text and display them on the terminal.
https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/command-line-for-beginners#1-overview
TASK 5: Kaggle contest
Make a kaggle account, visit the website and complete the competition
Participate in the Titanic ML competition – the best, first challenge for you to dive into ML competitions and familiarize yourself with how the Kaggle platform works.The competition is simple: use machine learning to create a model that predicts which passengers survived the Titanic shipwreck.
Resources: Titanic regression model - https://www.kaggle.com/c/titanic
Video reference - https://youtu.be/I3FBJdiExcg
TASK 6: Working with Pandas and Matplotlib:
Using pandas and matplotlib, and a dataset of your choice, plot a line graph, bar graph, and scatter plot.
Reference: https://realpython.com/pandas-plot-python/
TASK 7: Create a Portfolio Webpage
Create a website to showcase your portfolio - about yourself, interests, projects, social media profiles and more. It has to be responsive and also pushed to the git repository. CSS can be of your choice and any framework can be used.
TASK 8: Writing Resource Article using Markdown
Markdown is an easy-to-use markup language that is used with plain text to add formatting elements (headings, bulleted lists, URLs) to plain text without the use of a formal text editor or the use of HTML tags. Markdown is device agnostic and displays the writing format consistently across device type. Write a technical resource article on a topic of your choice and post it on the MARVEL website. Refer to the linked article for further details
TASK 9: Tinkercad
Create a tinkercad account, get familiar with the application, understand the example circuits given and simulate a simple circuit using an ultrasonic sensor to estimate the distance between an obstacle and the sensor. Display the results on the serial monitor.
Create a radar system utilising an ultrasonic sensor and servo motor to detect objects within a certain range. The ultrasonic sensor emits sound waves and measures the time taken for them to bounce back, while the servo motor rotates the sensor to cover a wider area, providing a simple yet effective detection mechanism. RESOURCE: https://youtu.be/NwmcNCvUcDc?si=x2LAYMFiqs1SzLfI TASK OUTCOME: introduction to- · TINKERCAD · Working of ultrasonic sensor and servo motor · Radar technology PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY MEASURES- NOT ANY
TASK 10: Speed Control of DC Motor
Explore basic techniques for controlling DC motors, understand the control DC motors using the L298N motor driver and the Arduino board. Using an UNO and H-Bridge L298N motor driver, control the speed of a 5V BO motor, try simulating this on tinkercad and then perform it on the hardware, Record videos of you doing the same.
TASK 11: LED Toggle Using ESP32
Learn the working of an ESP32 and create a standalone web server with an ESP32 that controls the LED connected with ESP32 GPIOs. Use the arduino IDE to code and upload the program to the ESP32. Learn to configure the IDE to upload code to an ESP32.
TASK 12: Soldering Prerequisites
(Soldering is to be done in presence of a coordinator)
Learn about the soldering equipment present in our lab, the solder, the soldering iron, soldering wick, flux, etc. Learn to use them and perform basic soldering on a perf board, for example a LED circuit in the presence of a coordinator and document the same.
TASK 13:
Design a 555 astable multivibrator with duty cycle 60%, rig up the circuit on a breadboard and by using the probes observe the output of your circuit on the DSO. Resources:
● Circuit
TASK 14: Karnaugh Maps and Deriving the logic circuit
Description: For 4 cases, based on door lock/open and key pressed/not pressed. Determine the karnaugh map and make a burglar alarm using simple logic circuits. The buzzer or led blinks when certain conditions are met, you can use push buttons for the door and key.
(Tip: use logic gates, use k-maps to figure out the working conditions.)
TASK 15: Active Participation:
Take part in any technical event, inter or intra college and submit the issued certificate of participation.
Enroll for a MOOC and complete the course.
TASK 16: Datasheets report writing:
Topics: 1)MQ135 Gas sensor 2)L293D motor driver Task Description: Study the datasheet of any one of the above and write a report on it. Specify about the ICs used in L293D, PWM, H-bridge etc. In case of MQ 135, specify the calibrations for different gases and the Freundlich Absorption Theorem Graph.
Task 17: Introduction to VR
Familiarise yourself with what Virtual Reality is. Make a detailed study about what's the difference between VR and AR. Mention about the trends in the space and technology stack being developed. Make about Indian companies in this space. Make the report with detail. Using generative AI to generate this study can lead to disqualification.
Task 18: Hands on experience with VR
Determine your batch with the coordinator and attend an introductory offline session on the available VR headset in lab i.e, HP Reverb G2. Familiarize yourself with sketching in 3D with gravity sketch. Use the tutorial menu to design a bike with a mannequin positioned on it. The candidate is expected to learn about using all the tools in the environment which include using various brush strokes, line tool, curve tool, shapes, mirroring, manipulating and resizing objects, changing sketching hands on the controller and using the align tool.
Level 2
Task 1 - LTspice and KiCad
LTspice is freeware computer software implementing a SPICE electronic circuit simulator. Figure out how to use LTspice. Design and simulate a astable multivibrator using 555 timer. Resources
KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). It facilitates the design and simulation of electronic hardware. It features an integrated environment for schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing file viewing, SPICE simulation, and engineering calculation. Tools exist within the package to create bill of materials, artwork, Gerber files, and 3D models of the PCB and its components. Figure out working of KIcad and use it to make a simple led blinking circuit. Resources
Task 2 - Speed control of DC motor
Learn about the dual H-Bridge L293D motor driver and control the speed of the dc motor shaft
Resource
Task 3 - Direction Control of a Motor
Learn the parts and steps to control a Dc motor's speed and direction with the help of a dual H-Bridge L293D motor driver for arduino.
Task 4 - Point Turn of a Vehicle
Achieve point turn of a vehicle, use the knowledge accumulated from previous tasks.
Task 5 - Ultrasonic Sensor
The HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor is a sensor used for detecting the distance to an object using sonar.
Using HC SR-04, make an obstacle avoiding vehicle
Resources
Task 6 - Temperature Detection
Measure temperature using an lm35 temperature sensor and Arduino and display it on the serial monitor. Measure temperature readings of air around soldering gun tip (DONT NOT MAKE PHYSICAL CONTACT) taken at intervals of 5 seconds and turn a led on using BJT as a switch when the temp crosses a certain threshold
Task 7 - Temperature and Humidity Detection
The DHT11 is a basic, low cost digital temperature and humidity sensor. Measure temperature and humidity using dht11 and display the readings on a LCD display.
Resources
Task 8 - BLDC Motor And Hall Effect Sensor
Measure the speed of a BLDC motor using a hall effect sensor and display it on the serial monitor.
Resources
Task 9 - Battery Capacity Measurement
Construct a battery undercharge monitor: Monitor the voltage of a Li-ion battery connected to a load and cut off the current to the load using MOSFET as a switch. Custom: overcharge and/or current protection.
Task 10 - Battery Charging
Charge the Li-ion battery using solar panels.
Resources
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEttqWJrdww
- https://www.instructables.com/Charging-Lithium-Ion-Battery-With-Solar-Cell/
- https://www.electronicshub.org/solar-battery-charger-for-18650/
Task 11 - Understanding 555 Timer And LDR
Construct an automated headlight setup, using an NE555 (IC1) and a LDR(Light dependent resistor).
Resources
Task 12 - Solar Panel
Make a simple solar panel set-up using diodes
Task 13 - Solar Tracker
Design and implement a system using servo where the solar panel follows the sun to maximize the energy absorbed by the solar panel.
Task 14 - Simple Electric Circuits Simulation on MATLAB
Task Description: Learn to use MATLAB and to simulate circuits using Simulink on MATLAB. Design a simple RLC circuit or any circuit of your choice on MATLAB and simulate it on Simulink. Resource Links: https://youtu.be/vxzR3W2BcRk https://youtu.be/lSbEVgCpJCc
Task 15 - Blink LED WITH STM32
Task Description: Introduction to STM32 microcontroller, its uses and applications, setup the LEDs and blink them (ON/OFF) Resource Links: https://how2electronics.com/getting-started-with-stm32-microcontroller-blinking-of-led/ https://learnembeddedsystems.co.uk/stm32f4-discovery-beginners-tutorial-blink-leds
Task 16 - AUTOMATIC DOOR OPENER SYSTEM
Task Description:Utilising a PIR sensor and Arduino, replace the CD tray mechanism with a servo motor to control the door opening mechanism. Adjust the code to accommodate the servo motor's movements for smooth door operation.
Resource: https://www.electronicshub.org/automatic-door-opener-using-arduino/ Youtube link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nX0KbRYcmk&pp=ygUwQVVUT01BVElDIERPT1IgT1BFTkVSIFNZU1RFTSAgdXNpbmcgc2Vydm8gbW90b3Jz
An automated door opener system that detects individuals or objects using a PIR sensor and smoothly opens and closes the door using a servo motor, providing convenience and accessibility
Precaution: Ensure proper installation of the system to prevent any obstruction of the door's path.
Task 17 - Auto Night Lamp Using LED for Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Task description: Develop a compact circuit that integrates with EVs, utilising LDRs and transistors to control the activation of high-power LEDs. Customise the circuit to be compatible with the power system of EVs and ensure efficient power usage to avoid draining the vehicle's
Expected task outcome: A specialised auto night lamp system designed for EVs, automatically illuminating surroundings during low light conditions , Use the mobile flash lights to work with LDR sensors and get the particular output properly
Resources : https://www.electronicshub.org/auto-night-lamp-using-high-power-led/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtppaXX8yl0&pp=ygVJQXV0byBOaWdodCBMYW1wIFVzaW5nIExFRCBmb3IgRWxlY3RyaWMgVmVoaWNsZXMgKEVWcykgVVNJTkcgbGRyIEFORCBsbGVkIA%3D%3D
Level 3
TASK 1- Build Chassis
Use any software of your comfort to design a complete chassis of an RC car with dimensions compatible to be printed on the 3D printer available in MARVEL. The chassis should be have a calculated weight distribution depending on the application.
Task 2 - SPI Communication
Use any software of your comfort to design a complete chassis of an RC car with dimensions compatible to be printed on the 3D printer available in MARVEL. The chassis should be have a calculated weight distribution depending on the application
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Task 3 - I2C Control
I2C combines the best features of SPI and UARTs. With I2C, you can connect multiple slaves to a single master (like SPI) and you can have multiple masters controlling single, or multiple slaves. This is really useful when you want to have more than one microcontroller logging data to a single memory card or displaying text to a single LCD.
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Task 4 - BMS
Battery management system (BMS) is technology dedicated to the oversight of a battery pack, which is an assembly of battery cells, electrically organized in a row x column matrix configuration to enable delivery of targeted range of voltage and current for a duration of time against expected load scenarios.
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Task 5 - Speed Control of BLDC
BLDC is a popular motor used in EV, learn their speed control .Brushless DC motors (BLDC) feature high efficiency and excellent controllability, and are widely used in many applications. The BLDC motor has power-saving advantages relative to other motor types. Observe its working using the CRO
at Marvel
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Understand the speed control using pi controller
Task 6 - Make an Atmega32 - Atmega8 Master-Slave SPI Communication
The SPI is a very simply Synchronous Peripheral Interfacing(allows devices to send and receive data at the same time) is full duplex communication. This protocol is developed by Motorola. With this interface, one Master device which initiates and controls the communication, and one or more slaves who receive and transmit to the Master.
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Task 7 - Make a Lithium-ion Battery Pack
Make a lithium ion battery pack with 12 cells to make a BMS supply of 44.4V, 4.8Ah, 50A cont. discharge rate (BMS limiting at 60A)
Task 8 - Working with multiple sensors
Use the chasis from the first task to make a fully equipped RC control car. Use any 3 sensors of your choice to provide the respective data from the sensors. Use up all of the above task to have an application in this car.