This paper presents a project-based learning laboratory for the teaching of embedded systems.The main objectives are to encourage\nstudents studying the embedded systems course in developing hardware solutions for real engineering problems and to include\naspects of other courses studied within the academic programmes. One of the aims of project-based learning (PRBL) is to integrate\ndifferent courses in the achievement of a common objective, within a multidisciplinary course of the academic programme. In\nthe present case, this module is the final project of the embedded systems course. The project in question concerns a temperature\ncontrol system for an industrial drier, equipped with a remote system for configuration and data acquisition.The design of the drier,\nas well as elaboration of the entire electronic system involving drivers and sensors, was undertaken by the students using a kit with\na microcontroller specific for the development of embedded systems. The results of opinion surveys conducted with the students\nfollowing implementation of the PRBL proposal were used to validate the procedure. Full details of the development and results of\nthe project are provided, with the aim of assisting professors and students of similar courses.
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