Technological Maker Fundamentals: Electronics, CAD, and Prototyping

Bringing custom hardware concepts to life requires a clear understanding of basic electronics, digital fabrication tools, and embedded programming. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to technological making, guiding you from core terminology to practical prototyping workflows. You will start with foundational principles of basic electronic circuits, component selection, and digital design fundamentals before exploring modern prototyping techniques. What you will learn: Understand essential terminology and foundational principles of basic electronics and circuit design; Learn how to read schematic diagrams and select appropriate components for hardware projects; Explore CAD fundamentals for digital fabrication techniques like 3D printing; Program microcontrollers to read sensor data and control output devices; Apply modern IoT principles to connect hardware prototypes to basic data collection systems; Practice rapid prototyping methods to iteratively refine physical technology designs. The course begins with foundational definitions and fundamental physics concepts related to circuitry, progressing into logical steps for designing, programming, and assembling functional hardware. Designed specifically for beginners, this course requires no prior experience in engineering or programming. Begin reading today to build your skills in physical technology design.