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MITRA Module1 Engineering Library

The MITRA Rover Module 1 Engineering Library provides curated learning resources focused on the theoretical foundations and practical components essential for understanding and building the rover. Key topics include electricity fundamentals, power management for electronics, multimeter usage, motor mechanics, and battery functionality, all crucial for rover operations. Additionally, reference materials from SparkFun and Adafruit offer quick access to electronics concepts and project-based tutorials.

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MITRA Module1 Engineering Library

The MITRA Rover Module 1 Engineering Library provides curated learning resources focused on the theoretical foundations and practical components essential for understanding and building the rover. Key topics include electricity fundamentals, power management for electronics, multimeter usage, motor mechanics, and battery functionality, all crucial for rover operations. Additionally, reference materials from SparkFun and Adafruit offer quick access to electronics concepts and project-based tutorials.

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MITRA Rover - Module 1 Engineering Library

Curated Learning Resources


Important: Do not passively watch these videos. Take notes while watching and relate each
concept to the MITRA rover. These concepts will be applied during practical sessions and
assignments.

A. Theoretical Foundations (The "Why")


How Electricity Works – The Engineering Mindset
Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Voltage
• Current
• Resistance
• Electric fields
• Electron flow
• DC power basics
• How batteries move electrons
Why this matters for MITRA: Provides the foundation for understanding how electrical energy
flows through every subsystem of the MITRA rover.

Power for Your Electronics Projects – DroneBot Workshop


Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Linear regulators
• Buck converters
• Boost converters
• Power efficiency
• Heat generation
• Voltage conversion
Why this matters for MITRA: Explains how to safely power Raspberry Pi, ESP32, sensors and
other electronics from the rover battery.

B. Practical Components (The "How")


How to Use a Digital Multimeter – EEVblog
Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Measure voltage
• Measure current
• Measure resistance
• Continuity testing
• Diode testing
• Safe measurement
Why this matters for MITRA: The multimeter is the primary debugging tool for checking batteries,
motors, sensors and wiring.

The Most Versatile Voltage Converter You Never Heard Of! –


GreatScott!
Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Buck
• Boost
• Buck-Boost
• SEPIC converters
• Efficiency
• Voltage regulation
Why this matters for MITRA: Introduces modern DC-DC converter topologies used in
battery-powered robotics.

How DC Motors Work – The Engineering Mindset


Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Motor construction
• Torque
• Back EMF
• Speed control
• Current consumption
• Stall current
Why this matters for MITRA: Essential for understanding motor selection, driver circuits and rover
movement.

How Batteries Work – The Engineering Mindset


Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Battery chemistry
• Voltage
• Capacity (Ah)
• C-rating
• Charging
• Battery safety
Why this matters for MITRA: Helps estimate rover runtime and choose safe, reliable batteries.

C. Reference Material
SparkFun Learn
Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Breadboards
• LEDs
• Resistors
• Capacitors
• Sensors
• Motors
• Voltage dividers
Why this matters for MITRA: Excellent quick reference for electronics concepts.

Adafruit Learn
Link: [Link]
What you'll learn:
• Arduino
• ESP32
• Raspberry Pi
• Sensors
• Robotics
• Embedded Systems
Why this matters for MITRA: Project-based tutorials for practical electronics and robotics.

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