Programmable Load Project Kit
Programmable Load Project Kit
$109.00
35 - 50 hours to complete
Intermediate difficulty
8-Week Smartwatch Program
August 17 – October 16, 2026
Time Commitment: 3–5 hours per week
Support: Kickoff meeting, live help twice a week, plus optional appointments
Included: Hardware kit, guided instructions, structured weekly milestones, and technical support
Recommended Prerequisites: basic programming experience, basic microcontroller experience, basic electronics understanding
Returns & Refunds
- Short Circuit Voluntary 14-day Return Guarantee: You can return any item within 14-days following delivery. Items must be unused and in original packaging.
- Customers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.
- To initiate a return email us at support@shortcct.com
What's Included
- Custom PCB Kit + Components
- Cable for Mac or Windows (Optional)
- Multimeter (Optional)
- Free Shipping within the U.S.
- Online Materials for 12 Months
- Virtual Support
- Recommended Timeline
Upon Project Completion You Will Have
Portfolio Project
Completed a tangible project to showcase on your resume
Industry Skills
Demonstrated key competencies valued by Samsung, Intel, Bosch, and more
Certificate
Received a sharable certificate for your LinkedIn profile
Prerequisites
This project is designed for students who want hands-on analog electronics and power hardware experience. You do not need extensive experience, but some foundational knowledge is expected.
- Basic understanding of circuits and electronic components
- Introductory C or C++ programming experience
- Basic experience with breadboards, multimeters, and circuit debugging
- Willingness to read datasheets and validate designs through measurements
If you are missing some of this background, reach out to us at support@shortcct.com, and we can explore options to help you get up to speed!
Outcomes
By completing this project, you will:
- Implement a programmable electronic load for testing power supplies
- Design a custom PCB for a programmable load meeting precise requirements
- Measure voltage and current using electronic sensing circuits
- Apply circuit analysis and power electronics concepts to a real-world system
- Implement closed-loop control to achieve precise current regulation
- Use datasheets to select, configure, and integrate electronic components
- Debug hardware and firmware to identify and resolve real-world issues
- Build a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates hands-on experience in circuits, embedded systems, and controls
