Building Strong Foundations in Embedded Intelligence
Microcontroller-101 is a foundational embedded systems series developed by Motbots to teach core microcontroller concepts through structured, hands-on implementation.
This repository delivers parallel lessons using:
- Arduino Uno (ATmega328P)
- PIC18F4525
Each concept is implemented on both architectures to strengthen conceptual clarity and deepen low-level understanding.
This is not just about blinking LEDs.
This is about building the foundation for intelligent robotic systems.
Motbots believes robotics starts with mastering the fundamentals.
This series is designed to:
- Demystify microcontroller internals
- Emphasize register-level control
- Encourage disciplined embedded coding
- Compare architectures for deeper insight
- Prepare learners for advanced robotics and AI hardware integration
Microcontroller-101 is the first step toward embedded intelligence.
- GPIO configuration and digital I/O
- Timer modules and timing precision
- Analog-to-Digital Conversion (ADC)
- PWM signal generation
- Interrupt systems
- Hardware interfacing techniques
- Clean embedded C structure
- Architectural comparison between AVR and PIC
Each lesson builds on the previous one in a structured progression.
Motbots teaches embedded systems through:
- Hardware-first learning
- Concept-before-abstraction methodology
- Clear comparison between architectures
- Progressive complexity layering
- Engineering-grade code documentation
We do not hide the registers. We explore them.
🔹 Arduino Track
- Board: Arduino Uno
- MCU: ATmega328P
- Development Environment: Arduino IDE
🔹 PIC Track
- MCU: PIC18F4525
- Development Environment: MPLAB X
- Compiler: XC8
Both tracks are designed to reinforce the same core concepts from different architectural perspectives.
- Robotics learners building strong foundations
- Embedded systems beginners
- Engineering students
- Developers transitioning into hardware
- Makers ready to move beyond abstraction
If you want to understand how microcontrollers truly work — this series is for you.
Motbots is an educational platform dedicated to:
- Embedded systems
- Robotics foundations
- Intelligent hardware development
- Practical engineering education
This repository is part of the broader Motbots curriculum roadmap.
Future expansions will include:
- Embedded Intelligence Series
- Sensor integration modules
- Motor control systems
- GPU-accelerated robotics platforms
This project is released under the MIT License (recommended for educational content).
⭐ Support the Project
If you find this series valuable:
- Star the repository
- Share it with fellow learners
- Contribute improvements
- Build something meaningful with it
Building the bridge between microcontrollers and intelligent machines.