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Begin with a manageable idea rather than trying to explore a whole discipline at once.
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Learn To Think Like A Creative Engineer
This curriculum is inspired by Mark Rober and his creative engineering approach. It covers idea generation, engineering design, prototyping, mechanical and electrical systems, programming, experimentation, and invention storytelling.
About the course
A working method, not a highlight reel.
This curriculum is inspired by Mark Rober and his creative engineering approach. It covers idea generation, engineering design, prototyping, mechanical and electrical systems, programming, experimentation, and invention storytelling.
Course curriculum
5 chapters · 11 lessons
- 1. Lesson 1.1: What Does It Mean to Think Like an Engineer?
- 2. Lesson 1.2: Story-Motivated Builds and Finding Inspiration
- 1. Lesson 2.1: Brainstorming & Generating Creative Ideas
- 2. Lesson 2.2: Researching & Planning Your Invention
- 1. Lesson 3.1: Understanding Materials & Mechanical Systems
- 2. Lesson 3.2: Building Your First Functional Prototype
- 1. Lesson 4.1: Introduction to Electrical Circuits & Arduino
- 2. Lesson 4.2: Working with Sensors, Motors & Automation
- 1. Lesson 5.1: Programming Arduino & Raspberry Pi
- 2. Lesson 5.2: CAD Design, 3D Printing & Computer Vision
- 3. Lesson 5.3: Testing, Debugging & Improving Your Design
Your instructor
Mark Rober
The approach
A thoughtful approach to the craft.
A considered context
Look at the materials, constraints, and decisions that shape the proposed study.
Space for experiments
Imagine different approaches before settling on a direction for the project.
A sequence of milestones
The course plan moves from observation and preparation to an applied study.
Questions for reflection
Consider what worked, what changed, and what you would explore differently next time.
A documented outcome
Bring the process together in a short presentation of your choices and observations.
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
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Each course builds toward one practical project that brings the chapters together.
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