Event Report: Electronic Session (ATOM Robotics Lab)

Date: 19th September 2024
Venue: Room no. 446

The electronic session was conducted to introduce students to new concepts in electronics. Members of ATOM engaged the participants by sharing fascinating insights into various electrical equipment used by the student group. The session began with Mitul Singh, who provided an overview of the ATmega328p, a
microcontroller commonly used in many projects and autonomous systems due to its simplicity, low power consumption, and affordability. Topics covered included the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC), Input/Output (IO), Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM), current sink, and more. The layout of a breadboard, essential for building and prototyping electronic circuits, was also discussed in detail. A detailed explanation of the multimeter was also given, as its features can be challenging to grasp. The session covered how to measure voltage, current, and resistance using the different ports available. Next, Akshat Sharma took over, along with other members of the society, to explain additional microcontroller features such as the Arduino Uno, ESP series, Raspberry Pi, and components like potentiometers and diodes, including Zener diodes, LEDs, and rectifying diodes. The students were highly engaged throughout the session. After covering the technical concepts, ATOM members introduced beginners to basic electronics terminology, explaining key terms such as Voltage Common Collector (VCC), Ground (GND), and the functions of
analog and digital input/output pins. The session concluded with the installation of Arduino IDE and KiCAD, followed by a Q&A segment to address any remaining doubts from the students.