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MITRA Module1 Learning Guide

This document outlines Module 1 of the MITRA Rover's engineering onboarding, focusing on the physical layer and power distribution essential for building the rover. It covers key concepts such as Ohm's Law, voltage regulation, and circuit protection, along with practical applications and simulations. Additionally, it provides curated learning resources to enhance understanding of electrical fundamentals and circuit design.

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MITRA Module1 Learning Guide

This document outlines Module 1 of the MITRA Rover's engineering onboarding, focusing on the physical layer and power distribution essential for building the rover. It covers key concepts such as Ohm's Law, voltage regulation, and circuit protection, along with practical applications and simulations. Additionally, it provides curated learning resources to enhance understanding of electrical fundamentals and circuit design.

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MITRA Rover: Engineering Onboarding &

Mentorship
MODULE 1: The Physical Layer & Power
Distribution
"Before we can command a rover to navigate a field, we must first command the electrons
that power it."
Welcome to the 4i Club Hardware Division. This module introduces the foundations of electronics
required to build the MITRA Autonomous Agricultural Rover. The focus is on understanding
electrical power, circuit fundamentals, voltage regulation, and hardware protection before working
with microcontrollers, sensors, and motors.

Learning Objectives
• Explain voltage, current, resistance and electrical power.
• Apply Ohm's Law in practical circuits.
• Understand power distribution in the MITRA rover.
• Use a breadboard and digital multimeter.
• Understand voltage regulators and DC-DC converters.
• Explain flyback diodes and inductive loads.
• Simulate basic circuits using Tinkercad.
• Perform basic battery and motor power calculations.

Core Concepts
Ohm's Law
V = I × R, P = V × I, P = I²R, P = V²/R. These equations are used for resistor selection, battery
sizing, motor current estimation and power budgeting.
Voltage Regulation
The rover uses an 11.1V battery while electronics require regulated 5V and 3.3V rails. Buck
converters provide efficient voltage conversion.
Circuit Protection
Learn flyback diodes, reverse polarity protection, and basic power safety to protect electronics from
back EMF and wiring mistakes.

Curated Learning Resources


How Electricity Works – The Engineering Mindset
[Link]
Power for Your Electronics Projects – DroneBot Workshop
[Link]
How to Use a Digital Multimeter – EEVblog
[Link]
The Most Versatile Voltage Converter You Never Heard Of! – GreatScott!
[Link]
How DC Motors Work – The Engineering Mindset
[Link]
How Batteries Work – The Engineering Mindset
[Link]
SparkFun Learn
[Link]
Adafruit Learn
[Link]
Tinkercad Circuits
[Link]
LTspice
[Link]

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