{"id":41135,"date":"2021-03-03T12:16:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T04:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=41135"},"modified":"2021-03-11T10:52:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T02:52:15","slug":"world-engineering-day-the-ultimate-guide-for-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/03\/world-engineering-day-the-ultimate-guide-for-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"[World Engineering Day] The Ultimate Guide for Engineers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fourth of March is right around the corner – this means that the World Engineering Day is almost here! In this article, we want to reiterate our encouragement and support for engineers all around the world with an ultimate resource guide summarizing all the materials that we\u2019ve created. Are you ready? Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is <\/strong>World Engineering Day<\/strong><\/a>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The World Engineering Day was designated by UNESCO in 2019 for the purpose of celebrating the role of engineering in creating a better world and future. This year, the focus is on sustainable development for water, energy, sustainable infrastructure, innovation, and of course, education. The main event on 4th March 2021 will be live-streamed and accompanied by webinars hosted by capable engineers all around the globe. More information can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seeed\u2019s Mission: Supporting Engineers Around the World<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since our inauguration in 2008, Seeed has been dedicated to supporting engineers and developers around the world. We aim to make hardware more accessible by removing barriers to hardware innovation, through open technology, design & agile manufacturing services, as well as industrial-grade IoT devices. Thus, the message behind the World Engineering Day is one that resonates very strongly with our mission here at Seeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In line with World Engineering Day 2021, we would like to also continue to support the mission of Engineering Education by providing a comprehensive collection of resources of engineering knowledge for the Seeed Community. We also want to highlight some of the work that we have done to make it easier for anyone who is interested to get into electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorials & Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Seeed, we have written extensively about basic electronics knowledge for anyone to learn about key concepts and how to get started. Below, you\u2019ll find a big collection of articles, organised by category for your learning pleasure. Have a topic that you want to learn about that\u2019s not included? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Circuit Basics: Electricity & Components<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What happens in an electric circuit: Voltage vs Current<\/a><\/li>
  2. Resistors: Pull-up and pull-down resistors<\/a><\/li>
  3. Electronics Circuit: Voltage Dividers<\/a><\/li>
  4. Introduction to Diodes \u2013 What is it and How it works<\/a><\/li>
  5. Basic Electronics: Alternating Current(AC) vs Direct Current (DC)<\/a><\/li>
  6. Basic Electronics: Electronic Load and Battery Testing<\/a><\/li>
  7. Introduction to Measuring Instrument: What is a Multimeter?<\/a><\/li>
  8. What is Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)? Applications and Accessories<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Electronics Knowledge: Integrated Circuits & Computers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Integrated Circuits (ICs): Overview, Applications and Projects<\/a><\/li>
    2. All about CPUs: Microprocessor, Microcontroller and Single Board Computer<\/a><\/li>
    3. Introduction to the Arduino \u2013 What is Arduino?<\/a><\/li>
    4. Types of Computer Memory: RAM, ROM and Secondary Memory<\/a><\/li>
    5. What is an FPGA and Why Use Them?<\/a><\/li>
    6. How to use Raspberry Pi GPIO Pins? Python Tutorial<\/a><\/li>
    7. SSD Form Factors: Variations and Interfaces<\/a><\/li>
    8. What is a Mini PC? \u2013 Things you should know before purchasing<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Communication Protocols (Bluetooth, Serial, Etc.)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Bluetooth Protocol: Overview and Bluetooth Module<\/a><\/li>
      2. Arduino Communication Peripherals: UART, I2C and SPI<\/a><\/li>
      3. SPI \u2013 Introduction to Serial Peripheral Interface<\/a><\/li>
      4. I2C Communication \u2013 All about I\u00b2C with Diagrams<\/a><\/li>
      5. RS232 vs TTL: Beginner Guide to Serial Communication<\/a><\/li>
      6. Serial Terminal Basics with CoolTerm<\/a><\/li>
      7. Arduino Serial Monitor Tutorial: Basics and Alternatives to try<\/a><\/li>
      8. What are AT Commands?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Batteries & Sensors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Batteries: Lithium-Ion Battery and Lithium Polymer Battery Explained<\/a><\/li>
        2. Accelerometers: Piezoelectric, MEMs and Piezoresistive Accelerometers Explained<\/a><\/li>
        3. Soil Moisture Sensor \u2013 How to choose and use with Arduino<\/a><\/li>
        4. All about Proximity Sensors: Which type to use?<\/a><\/li>
        5. What is a Force Sensing Resistor (FSR Sensor)?<\/a><\/li>
        6. Touch sensors: What it is, How it works, Arduino Guide<\/a><\/li>
        7. Thermistors: NTC and PTC Thermistors Explained<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Operating Systems (Linux!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Get Started with Linux<\/a><\/li>
          2. Embedded Linux: A Beginner\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li>
          3. Best Linux Distros 2021 for Beginners<\/a><\/li>
          4. 28 Raspberry Pi Linux Commands: A Quick Guide to Use the Command Line for Raspberry Pi<\/a><\/li>
          5. How To: 3 Methods to Configure Raspberry Pi WiFi<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Industry Trends & New Technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. What is Industrial IoT? [Case Studies]<\/a><\/li>
            2. Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)<\/a><\/li>
            3. A Closer Look at MEMS Technologies and Applications in 2021<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Buying Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              Electronics knowledge is one thing, but even the most experienced engineers can get overwhelmed with the sheer variety of products available, even at similar price points. To save you all the trouble and worry, we\u2019ve compiled comprehensive lists that summarise and compare the most popular products in each category. These lists are regularly updated, so you can rest assured that the products featured are not only fresh, but also the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Arduino Selection Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              Arduino is arguably the most popular microcontroller platform in the world, with an extensive collection of libraries for nearly any kind of project and a user-friendly IDE. However, there are many Arduino boards to choose from, each with their own unique functions and purpose. There are also other Arduino-compatible microcontroller boards, such as our very popular Seeeduino XIAO<\/a> and Wio Terminal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Visit our Arduino Board Selection Guide<\/a> to be rid of confusion once and for all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Best Single Board Computers of 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              Single board computers (SBCs) are another product that often bring confusion. Most people would know about the popular Raspberry Pi 4<\/a>. Speaking of Raspberry Pi 4, today we are releasing the Grove Smart Agriculture Kit with Raspberry Pi 4<\/a>, which is specifically designed for Microsoft FarmBeats for Students<\/a>. It comes with FREE curricula, teachers’ guide books, and students’ activities! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Meanwhile, did you know that SBCs like the ODYSSEY x86J4105<\/a> series are capable of running full-fledged desktop operating systems like Windows?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              If you\u2019re in the market for a single board computer, be sure to check out our Best Single Board Computers of 2021<\/a> article, where we compare and discuss each SBC in detail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Tools & Accessories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              But of course, every engineer must have their tools! Whether you\u2019re just starting out with engineering or if you\u2019re an experienced engineer simply looking for an update to your inventory, be sure to visit our Electronics Workbench Essentials<\/a> article to check off all the essentials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Grove: Grow Your Idea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              When speaking of tools and accessories, it would be a crime to not mention Grove. Grove is a modular and standardised connector prototyping system developed by Seeed that takes a building block approach to assembling electronics. By eliminating the need for jumper wires or solder, Grove makes it easier to get into hardware prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              We\u2019ve also developed a comprehensive Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino<\/a> to make it even easier to learn electronics and programming without the fuss of complicated wiring. Learn about how this kit enables electronics learning and more in our resource roundup<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              To date, there are over 300 Grove modules available for a variety of purposes, including sensors, actuators, display and communication modules. No matter the project you are working on, there will definitely be a Grove module for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              To see all of the Grove modules that are available, please click here<\/a>. Alternatively, check out the following selection guides to pick the best Grove module for your use case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n