Week 1, Day 3 – 8×8 Pixel Display, LCD Display, and More Sensors

Day 3 schedule:

  • Lessons 13 to 23
    • Lesson 13 Analog Joystick Module. Challenge: Adjust rest position to output (0,0).
    • Lesson 14 IR Receiver Module.
    • Lesson 15 MAX7219 LED Dot Matrix Module. Challenge: display other patterns.
    • Lesson 16 GY-521 Module.
    • Lesson 17 HC-SR501 PIR Sensor. Needed to bring screwdriver from home to adjust sensitivity,
    • Lesson 18 Water Level Detection Sensor Module. Skip to avoid water issues.
    • Lesson 19 Real Time Clock Module.
    • Lesson 20 Sound Sensor Module.
    • Lesson 21 RC522 RFID Module. Skipped (was actually done on day 5).
    • Lesson 22 LCD Display. Challenge: change text position and center it.
    • Lesson 23 Thermometer.
  • English:
    • Test review.
    • Kahoots.

Observations: class moved forward smoothly.

On the English part, the participants enjoyed kahoots, it became their favorite game.

Me, going over the LCD Circuit

Next: week1, day 4