DMMMSU holds training on robotics programming
Posted on by Maricon C. Viduya

DMMMSU through the College of Information Systems (CIS) of the North La Union Campus spearheaded the training entitled “R-DUINO: Robotics Programming with Raspberry Pi and Arduino Technology” at the DMMMSU International Convention Center on August 23-27, 2021.

The 40-hour training was participated in by 60 faculty and staff from the different operating units of DMMMSU – College of Information Technology, College of Technology, and College of Engineering in the Mid-La Union Campus; College of Computer Science in the South La Union Campus; and College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences, Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Institute of Environmental Studies, College of Information Systems, and SRDI in DMMMSU Bacnotan.

The participants from the whole University pose with their certificates during their closing program.
Engr. Rhalf Wendel David Caacbay, resource speaker and owner and founder of Rhalf’s Information Technology and Solutions, recceives his certificate of appreciation. With him (to his left) are Dr. Edelita Ebuenga, CIS Dean; Dr. Rufo Baro, Director for Management Information System; and Prof. Herve E. Orpilla, CIS faculty member and lead training facilitator.

“The training aimed to allow the participants to understand the sensors and components that Arduino provides, create and develop basic codes for Arduino, upload the codes to the Arduino Micro-controller device, test and run the uploaded into the Arduino and Raspberry Pi, and remotely control the robot using Android Technology,” Prof. Herve E. Orpilla, CIS faculty member and lead training facilitator, said in an interview.

Engr. Rhalf Wendel David Caacbay, owner and founder of Rhalf’s Information Technology and Solutions, served as the resource speaker and trainer.

Through a Facebook Messenger conversation, Engr. Rhalf praised the enthusiasm of the participants in learning about robotics programming.

“I was ready to share [with] them the complete experience on how we do it in the industry,” Engr. Rhalf mentioned.

“I am also glad that I have given them deeper understanding on programming, Arduino, robotics, and raspberry,” he added.

Engr. Rhalf also expressed his appreciation to DMMMSU especially to the organizers for their warm welcome and for their being approachable.

The training also received positive feedback from the participants.

According to Engr. Dean Aldrene O. Badua of DMMMSU-NLUC, the facilitators are courageous and organized and the topics sparked ideas for new inventions.

“I would like to commend the efforts of the organizers of this hands-on training on Arduino and Raspberry Pi,” Dr. Amy Paneda Balcita of DMMMSU-SLUC said during her impression.

“I hope that you will continue to propose hands-on training like this to improve the knowledge and skills of the whole IT professionals in our beloved DMMMSU,” Dr. Balcita added.

Furthermore, Prof.  Joseph Patacsil of DMMMSU-MLUC emphasized that the trainer was very knowledgeable and was keen to details.

Meanwhile, Dr. Edelita Ebuenga, CIS Dean, was proud of leading the implementation of the training. In a quick exchange, she also mentioned that despite the training being conducted through a controlled face-to-face setup, minimum health standards were observed throughout the entire event.

“I commend the hardwork of the CIS Faculty especially the lead training facilitators, Prof. Herve Orpilla and Mr. Jessie Vallecera. Their commitment and efforts made this training possible and successful,” Dr. Ebuenga emphasized. (Jerald Saculles)