The Advanced Learning Platform for Analog Circuits and Automation for hybrid electronic practicals

Journal Article (2024)
Author(s)

MW Docter (TU Delft - BN/Afdelingsbureau)

Jeroen Bastemaijer (TU Delft - Electronic Instrumentation)

Research Group
BN/Afdelingsbureau
DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2727/1/012023
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Publication Year
2024
Language
English
Research Group
BN/Afdelingsbureau
Issue number
1
Volume number
2727
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Abstract

To maintain experimental lab course work during the COVID-19 lockdowns, we chose a hybrid approach for our electronic instrumentation course and developed thereto the Advanced Learning Platform for Analog Circuits and Automation (ALPACA). To further meet our goals and standards, the ALPACA platform has been updated, using a Raspberry Pi Pico with Python instead of an Arduino. Our educational materials and approach are illustrated here through the typical example of a relaxation oscillator assignment. As student's feedback was overall positive and grades remained comparable, we continue the use of the ALPACA in the non-COVID era.