CSC/EEE230 (Fall 2025 8/25 - 12/19) (Active)
Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Class Assignments & Resources
(optional) Read, Understand this book, it contains useful information
Embedded Files
email: ui.luu@gccaz.edu
email: ui.luu@gccaz.edu
Micro Control Engineering
Micro Control Engineering
Welcome to CSC/EEE 230 !
Welcome to CSC/EEE 230 !
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Welcome to CSC/EEE 230!
About this Course
This class is organized in 3 major components:
Part I: Assembly Programming: you will study computer architecture by using the MIPS assembly language to learn the organization and design of the data path and control structures of single and multi-stage processors as well as and the organization and use of register sets.
Part II: Embedded Control. You need to order Arduino Starter Kit from Amazon(link). Order the Arduino Starter Kit now, Lab experiments will start on week #5/#6.
Part III: Final Project: Final projects include 2 options
Option a: Exploring Game Development for Newbie using Unity (FPS Demo video (1:12): Michael Ennamorato)
Option b: Experiment with Media Server for the beginner using HTML & Java script (Media Server Demo 4+4 )
(more details will be covered in this class website)
Note: Part III ( Final Project) is independent of Part I(Assembly Programming) & Part II(Embedded Control).
Assignment for Final Project will be posted early, and you can work on it anytime after it is posted. One thing about the Final Project, the more time you spend on it, the more interesting and more Fun you will have.
In order to make your course experience a positive and successful one, we will spend some time getting acquainted with the Canvas environment and course expectations. The first module of this course will walk you through Getting Started. Use this as an opportunity to familiarizing yourself with the course structure, expectations, requirements and college support services.
I have dedicated this website for our class:
https://sites.google.com/view/techsys230/home
It has all detailed instructions and rubric for assignments for this class including all the resources that you need to complete your tasks.
Don't forget your teammate (team of 2) is also your greatest resource to study and compare notes with. Participate in "Introduce Yourself" discussion board in Canvas to form your team of 2. Since I treat each assignment as a test, I will NOT help you solve problems in the test. If you need help in solving problems in the assignment, I will ask you to reach out to your classmate.
Assignments are due every Fridays by 11:59pm. So, your strategy is to stay on top of schedule, never fall behind. If you are ahead of schedule, you have plenty of time to work out the problems, you are going "Down Hill""; if you are behind schedule, you don't have time and therefore rushing, you are going "Uphill". Believe it or not, going "Down Hill" is much easier than going "Uphill"!
Enjoy the class!
Coach
Common Q & A
Common Q & A
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Q1. Are there Office Hours? We have a few questions on the assignments.
Q1. Are there Office Hours? We have a few questions on the assignments.
A1. Our class is Online Asynchronous (24/7), the most efficient way to work: form a team of 2, go over Resources/Study Guide for the assignments, then consult with your team of 2.
A1. Our class is Online Asynchronous (24/7), the most efficient way to work: form a team of 2, go over Resources/Study Guide for the assignments, then consult with your team of 2.
Assignments are treated like a test, it's for you to figure out & resolve any problems. I will NOT help you to solve problems in the test. Reach out to your classmate to compare notes.
Assignments are treated like a test, it's for you to figure out & resolve any problems. I will NOT help you to solve problems in the test. Reach out to your classmate to compare notes.
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Q2. Will you have exams or tests in this class?
Q2. Will you have exams or tests in this class?
A2. Every assignment and project is treated as a test. Assignments are posted 2 weeks in advance and due every Friday 11:59pm.
A2. Every assignment and project is treated as a test. Assignments are posted 2 weeks in advance and due every Friday 11:59pm.
There is NO final exam, just Class Project.
There is NO final exam, just Class Project.
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Murphy's law:
Email never has a time delay until you submit it on Friday evening!
Then there will be a time delay, I may not receive it until Saturday morning and your assignment will be counted as late!
Solution:
option a: provide the screenshot of when the assignment was sent, I will credit your assignment as "On time".
option b: submit on Thursday evening!
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Assignment #1: Canvas / Syllabus Quiz (post:8/25) (due:8/29 11:59pm)
Assignment #1: Canvas / Syllabus Quiz (post:8/25) (due:8/29 11:59pm)
For accountability, it is critical that you go to Canvas to take the Syllabus Quiz by 8/29 11:59pm,
after that you will be dropped from the class as NO SHOW
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Common Q&A
Q1.
Are there lecture videos I should watch for the week’s material? I couldn’t find any lecture videos in Canvas or the Google class page.
A1.
On class website, there is a link "Assignment #2 & Resources". If you click on the link, you will find resources associated with the assignments including video.
Q2.
I looked there, I thought there might have been more than that. I’m used to longer lectures, but I was able to find everything. Thank you very much!
A2.
I am not a fan of long lectures, I like micro-lectures, I am a minimalist.
If you like to read, take a look @
If you like more practice, do the exercises at the end of the chapters of the reference book.
Q3.
To submit assignment, should I attach my local document to the email or
share my document on my "cloud drive"?
A3.
please attach your local document to the email, do not use the "share" feature, I have to go through a few extra steps: check email & enter verification code to open your document. For example, I may get the following message:
Hello,
For security purposes, you must enter the code below to verify your account to access assign-02-230-FirstName-LastName-SU2024.docx. The code will only work for 15 minutes and if you request a new code, this code will stop working.
Account verification code:
72852588
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Module 1: Assembly
Module 1: Assembly
Table of Content
Table of Content
Additional Practice #1 /Security Monitor & Control System:: post:9/15, for practice only, no report required
Additional Practice #1 /Security Monitor & Control System:: post:9/15, for practice only, no report required
Additional Readings & Practice: If you really enjoy Assembly language, read the following excellent reference book:
Additional Readings & Practice: If you really enjoy Assembly language, read the following excellent reference book:
(Optional) (No Report required), if you need more practices, do exercises at the end of each chapter of the reference book above.
(Optional) (No Report required), if you need more practices, do exercises at the end of each chapter of the reference book above.
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Common Q&A
Common Q&A
Q1. I have completed both assignments #0 and #1 for the Arduino, but whenever I upload the video to YouTube, it converts it to a YouTube short. It still displays the video perfectly. Would that be fine when submitting the assignments to you?
Q1. I have completed both assignments #0 and #1 for the Arduino, but whenever I upload the video to YouTube, it converts it to a YouTube short. It still displays the video perfectly. Would that be fine when submitting the assignments to you?
A1. You can talk to your classmates, they were able to upload to the "landscape" view.
A1. You can talk to your classmates, they were able to upload to the "landscape" view.
"Short" video is OK, except when you show the source code on the monitor, I have to tilt my head 90 degrees to read it.
You can submit "short" for Lab #0 & #1, figure out the other way later for Lab#3.
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Q2. I have hardware issue, I need to order new hardware, may I get extension for the due date?
A2. You don't have time for the new hardware to arrive, by the time you get the new hardware, it is "game over".
So you can use your teammate's hardware to run the test & do demo video (although, you may have to buy your teammate a drink to get that privilege)
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Q3.
I have some of the stuff which is in this kit. (arduino R3, jumper cables, breadboard, ultrasonic sensors)
Is it possible that i can work with only this stuff or i need more stuff for this class, if anything else is required i can buy that separately.
A3.
Components required are listed under "Table of Content"
The assigned Arduino kit is compulsory, it includes tutorials and drivers for the required experiment.
If you go "a la cart", you are on your own on any driver compatibility issues.
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Q4.
Do I need an Arduino UNO R3 which has an in-built wifi or is that not a strict requirement?
A4.
WiFi is not required, each assignment will spell out the requirements, wait until it is posted, post date is listed below.
The kit is not expensive, you are better off just buying the kit, instead of worrying about hardware & driver compatibility issues.
As mentioned on A3 above, If you go "a la cart", you are on your own on any driver compatibility issues.
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Module 2: Embedded Control
Module 2: Embedded Control
Click on the link above to see Resources & posted Assignments #6(Lab#0) to Assignment #11(Lab#5)
Click on the link above to see Resources & posted Assignments #6(Lab#0) to Assignment #11(Lab#5)
Table of Content & due dates / Embedded Control Experiments
Table of Content & due dates / Embedded Control Experiments
Assignment #6 / Lab #0 / System Verification: post:9/22, due:10/3
Assignment #6 / Lab #0 / System Verification: post:9/22, due:10/3
Assignment #7/ Lab #1 / Buzzer: post:9/29, due:10/10
Assignment #7/ Lab #1 / Buzzer: post:9/29, due:10/10
Assignment #8 / Lab #2 / Servo Motor: post:10/6, due:10/17
Assignment #8 / Lab #2 / Servo Motor: post:10/6, due:10/17
Assignment #9/ Lab #3 /Ultrasonic Sensor : post: 10/13, due:10/24
Assignment #9/ Lab #3 /Ultrasonic Sensor : post: 10/13, due:10/24
Assignment #10 / Lab #4 / Stepper Motor: post:10/20, due:10/31
Assignment #10 / Lab #4 / Stepper Motor: post:10/20, due:10/31
Assignment #11/ Lab #5 / Collision Avoidance System: post:10/27, due:11/7
Assignment #11/ Lab #5 / Collision Avoidance System: post:10/27, due:11/7
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Module 3: Class Project
Module 3: Class Project
Note: Assignment #12 is posted early , you can work on it anytime you are ready
post 11/10(actual 11/2) , due 11/21 11:59pm
post 11/10(actual 11/2) , due 11/21 11:59pm
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(Instructions for Voice Over using PC Windows or MAC are included in the Assignment PowerPoint)
(Instructions for Voice Over using PC Windows or MAC are included in the Assignment PowerPoint)
(Note: This Voice Over Demo is a "Warm Up" for Game Development or Media Server project. It does NOT require any programming, you just play your favorite Game or Video & do voice over)
(Note: This Voice Over Demo is a "Warm Up" for Game Development or Media Server project. It does NOT require any programming, you just play your favorite Game or Video & do voice over)
Attention: If for any unknown reason, your PC system does NOT allow you to capture voice over, use your Cell Phone Camera to capture "Voice Over" Video
Attention: If for any unknown reason, your PC system does NOT allow you to capture voice over, use your Cell Phone Camera to capture "Voice Over" Video
Example of Anthony using cell phone for voice over:
Example of Anthony using cell phone for voice over:
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Common Q&A
Common Q&A
Q1. I don't really play video games, so what is a good option for "Voice over"?
Q1. I don't really play video games, so what is a good option for "Voice over"?
A1. This assignment is a warm up for your class projects. You have 2 options for class project:
A1. This assignment is a warm up for your class projects. You have 2 options for class project:
option a: game development
option a: game development
option b: media server.
option b: media server.
Since you are not a gamer, select option b: media server.
Since you are not a gamer, select option b: media server.
For this assignment, to warm up for the class project Media server, just play one of your favorite videos: either action or musical (No software or coding is required for this warm up), do a voice over to describe the video, length of voice over can be anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
For this assignment, to warm up for the class project Media server, just play one of your favorite videos: either action or musical (No software or coding is required for this warm up), do a voice over to describe the video, length of voice over can be anywhere between 1 and 3 minutes.
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Voice Over Demo Examples from your classmates:
Voice Over Demo Examples from your classmates:
Voice Over using iPhone / Pac Man (1:07) Ivan Hernandez / https://youtu.be/jf7GD8UvRoc
Voice Over Boxing (2:10) Muktadir Kazi /https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLy8TP_86xw
FPS Demo (1:29) / Alexis Viniegra Puga / https://youtu.be/rGy-IiYpYnQ
Subway Surfers (1:41) / Tushmi Sharma / https://youtu.be/8lX_EL2FgYY
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Final Project (Part 1 & Part 2)
Final Project (Part 1 & Part 2)
Select 1 option
Select 1 option
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Due Dates
(click the links above for Resources & PowerPoint assignments)
(click the links above for Resources & PowerPoint assignments)
Assignment #13/ Final Project/ Part 1: post:11/17(actual 11/2), due:11/28
Assignment #13/ Final Project/ Part 1: post:11/17(actual 11/2), due:11/28
Assignment #14/ Final Project/ Part 2: post:11/24(actual 11/2), due: 12/5
Assignment #14/ Final Project/ Part 2: post:11/24(actual 11/2), due: 12/5
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Final Assignment
Final Assignment
Assignment #15 / One Thing (link)
Assignment #15 / One Thing (link)
post: 12/1, due 12/12 11:59pm
post: 12/1, due 12/12 11:59pm
12/19: Final Grade will be posted on Canvas Grade Book
12/19: Final Grade will be posted on Canvas Grade Book
(12/26: Official Final Grade posted in SIS "Student Center")
(12/26: Official Final Grade posted in SIS "Student Center")
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Embedded Control / DeLorean
Embedded Control / DeLorean
(Featuring: Thea / CSC120 / Fall2019)
Jumbo Jet Engine Control
Jumbo Jet Engine Control
Solving Engineering Problem
Solving Engineering Problem
Non Invasive Blood Sugar Measurement
Non Invasive Blood Sugar Measurement
(Note: This section is for general knowledge, just enjoy the presentation, NO report is required)
(Note: This section is for general knowledge, just enjoy the presentation, NO report is required)
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(For additional experiment only, NO report required)
(For additional experiment only, NO report required)
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