Learn MATLAB From Scratch - Expanded Projects
Learn MATLAB by building small labs that make matrices, signals, and simulations tangible.
This directory contains expanded guides for each project in the Learn MATLAB From Scratch curriculum. Each project builds core MATLAB fluency through a concrete deliverable.
Learning Philosophy
MATLAB rewards experimentation. These projects emphasize quick iteration, visualization, and numerical thinking.
The Progression
FOUNDATIONS
P01 Matrix & Plotting Playground -> arrays, plotting
SIGNALS AND IMAGES
P02 Audio Signal Analyzer -> time/frequency view
P03 Image Processing Lab -> filters and edges
SIMULATION
P04 Bouncing Ball (Simulink) -> block modeling and dynamics
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Core Concepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P01 | Matrix & Plotting Playground | Beginner | Weekend | Arrays, plotting |
| P02 | Audio Signal Analyzer | Beginner | Weekend | FFT, signals |
| P03 | Image Processing & Edges | Beginner | Weekend | Filters, gradients |
| P04 | Bouncing Ball (Simulink) | Intermediate | Weekend | Simulation blocks |
Core Concepts Map
Arrays and Visualization
- What they are: MATLAB’s core data structure and plotting system
- Learned in: P01
- Key insight: Everything is a matrix, and visualization is immediate
Signal Processing
- What it is: Frequency analysis of audio data
- Learned in: P02
- Key insight: FFT turns time signals into spectra
Image Processing
- What it is: Filtering and edge detection on pixel grids
- Learned in: P03
- Key insight: Images are matrices with structure
Simulation Modeling
- What it is: Block-diagram modeling of dynamics
- Learned in: P04
- Key insight: Systems can be modeled visually with equations inside blocks