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CPU-ECE Department and JIECEP Outreach Program: XOD IDE and Arduino Microcontroller Workshop at Lambunao National Highschool

by | Apr 24, 2026 | The Centralian Link | 0 comments

By Johann Roel Alcantara, BSECE-4


The CPU Electronics Engineering Department and JIECEP Student Chapter conducted an outreach program on XOD IDE and Arduino Microcontrollers at Lambunao National High School, Lambunao, Iloilo on March 19, 2026, introducing students to basic robotics, circuitry, and coding through hands-on activities and projects.

The CPU Electronics Engineering (ECE) Department and its student organization, Junior Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (JIECEP) Central Philippine University Student Chapter conducted an outreach program on XOD IDE and Arduino Microcontrollers on March 19,2026 at Lambunao National Highschool. This outreach program was organized to spread knowledge and demystify the world of basic robotics for the next generation of college students.

The Arduino Microcontroller was presented, allowing first the students to launch their curiosity on the components at hand. The students, filled with curiosity as to not having prior technical background, examined the breadboards, jumper wires, and sensors at hand.

With the students getting comfortable with the components at hand, basic circuitry and proper handling was taught via a general presentation guided by the lecturers. The lecturers also introduced what is XOD IDE and its correlation to Arduino Microcontrollers. With the basics introduced, the program proceeded to do challenges such as a basic night light, a simple proximity alarm, and a mini weather station. Alongside XOD IDE, being used to write, compile, and upload code, the basic block dragging interface of the software provided intuitive understanding towards the students.

The final task of the students was to apply everything that they have learned during the lectures with a brainstorming activity. They were tasked to come up with a problem and also a solution within 30 minutes equipped with applications of the newly found knowledge on basic circuitry and microcontroller manipulation. The program concluded with the students presenting amazing projects, as to name a few, a backing sensor for a car consisting of a red, yellow, and green led. Also, another project is a miniature water wheel using a servo motor with an automatic and manual option via a potentiometer.

The outreach program was conducted successfully, achieving its objective of teaching students the fundamentals of robotics and coding. These skills may support them in future thesis projects and inspire them to pursue careers in engineering. The activity also provided valuable experience for the lecturers, helping build their confidence in classroom teaching and reinforcing their knowledge of electronics.

Overall, the outreach initiative contributed to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).