EVENT TITLE:One Day Hands-on Workshop On IoT Prototyping With Tinkercad

DATE: 02.09.2025

TIME: 10 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.

VENUE: PG Block Lab 1

EVENT CONVENER: Dr. R. Agusthiyar, HoD, Department of MCA

EVENT COORDINATORS: Dr. G. Lalitha, Assistant Professor, MCA

NO OF PARTICIPANTS: 65

RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS:

Dr G Sowmya Assistant Professor

Department of Computer Science,

Women’s Christian College, Chennai.

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT

Welcome Address

Dr R Agustiyar begined the Session with welcome address.

2. Resource Person Introduction

Delivered by a student from I MCA A section.

3. Felicitation of Resource Person

Honoured the Resource person with Shield and certificate as a token of appreciation.

4. Session by Resource Person

The main session handled by the resource person with hands on practical session.

5. Vote of Thanks

Concluded the event with a vote of thanks by I MCA A Sec Student.

Key Takeaways: Fundamentals of IoT

As part of the hands-on workshop conducted on IoT Prototyping with Tinkercad, students were introduced to both theoretical concepts and practical applications of IoT systems using virtual simulation tools. The following are the key learning outcomes and takeaways for the students:

  1. Students gained a basic understanding of the Internet of Things (IoT), including its relevance, real-world applications, and how devices communicate with each other.
  2. Our students were introduced to Tinkercad, a browser-based simulation platform, and learned how to navigate its features for designing and testing electronic circuits.
  3. Students practiced programming virtual Arduino boards using both block-based and C/C++ text- based coding interfaces available in Tinkercad.
  4. The workshop covered the integration of basic sensors such as temperature, motion, and light sensors, helping students understand sensor-data interaction.
  5. They successfully built and simulated simple IoT-based prototypes, including projects like smart lighting systems and basic alert mechanisms.
  6. The session enabled students to virtually construct electronic circuits, enhancing their knowledge of component placement, connections, and breadboard usage.
  7. Basic debugging techniques were taught, allowing students to identify and correct errors in both circuit design and code.
  8. The concept of cloud connectivity in IoT systems was introduced, helping students understand

the data flow in a complete IoT ecosystem, despite Tinkercad’s limited scope in this area.

  1. The importance of rapid prototyping without physical hardware was emphasized, showcasing how early-stage IoT ideas can be validated using simulation tools.
  2. Overall, the workshop sparked interest among students to pursue further exploration in IoT, encouraging them to continue experimenting and learning beyond the classroom