LEARN ATMEGA32U4 PROJECTS - Expanded Project Guides
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LEARN_ATMEGA32U4_PROJECTS.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the learning path.
Overview
These guides expand each project into a full learning guide with theory, architecture, implementation phases, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clock & Cycle Counter Explorer | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | Clocking and timing |
| 2 | GPIO Truth Table Panel | Level 1: Beginner | 1-2 weeks | GPIO and pin configuration |
| 3 | PWM LED Dimmer with Perceptual Curve | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | PWM and timers |
| 4 | External Interrupt Doorbell | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Interrupts and GPIO |
| 5 | ADC Sensor Dashboard | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | ADC and analog interfacing |
| 6 | UART Protocol Recorder | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | UART and serial protocols |
| 7 | SPI EEPROM Driver | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | SPI and storage |
| 8 | I2C Sensor Bus Scanner | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | I2C (TWI) |
| 9 | USB HID Macro Pad | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | USB device and HID |
| 10 | USB MIDI Controller | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | USB and real-time data |
| 11 | Low-Power Data Logger to EEPROM | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Power management and EEPROM |
| 12 | Watchdog-Based Fault Recovery | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Reliability and watchdog |
| 13 | Capacitive Touch Slider | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | Analog sensing and timing |
| 14 | Timer-Driven Audio Tone Synth | Level 2: Intermediate | 1-2 weeks | Timers and PWM |
| 15 | LED Matrix Multiplexing Driver | Level 3: Advanced | 1-2 weeks | GPIO, timing, multiplexing |
| 16 | Bootloader and DFU Update Workflow | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Bootloader and firmware update |
| 17 | ATmega32U4 System Monitor (Capstone) | Level 4: Expert | 1-2 weeks | Full-system integration |
Prerequisites
- Basic programming and system fundamentals
- Comfort with command line tooling