Adding Electronics to Rapid Prototypes

Arizona State introduces the electronic building blocks that can make a rapid prototype respond or move. Circuit basics and connections lead into motors and microcontrollers. It suits aspiring engineers and practitioners revisiting prototyping who want to plan an electronic function before combining components into a physical model.

What you will learn

• Explain basic circuit elements and connections.
• Compare motors for prototype functions.
• Explore microcontrollers within a rapid prototype.

Who this suits

Aspiring engineers and practitioners seeking a refresher on rapid-prototyping methods and technologies.

Before you enroll

Review the mathematical preparation and any equipment requirements before enrolling. Use a circuit simulator or a supervised low-voltage learning kit for practice. Work involving mains electricity, high-current systems or stored energy requires appropriate training and supervision; an online completion certificate does not establish professional electrical competence.

Coursera offers paid enrollment or subscription access. Check the enrollment screen for assessment and certificate terms, trials and any financial-aid options. Provider access terms can change; review them before paying.

Put it into practice

Plan a low-voltage prototype in a simulator, identifying its inputs, controller, output and component requirements before assembling a learning kit.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

View the curriculum and current access options at Coursera.

How YellowCourse describes and checks learning resources.