Electronics 11/12
Electronics 11/12 is about furthering a students knowledge in the understanding of the world of electricity and electronics. Students will learn, in greater detail than in Grade 9/10, about the different components that are used in electronics devices and build quality projects. CODING is part of the course as students will use Arduino for most circuits they work with. The use of 3D software, 3D printers and a Laser Cutter will be used to develop cases for the projects students make to enclose the circuit boards they develop using computer software. In addition students will learn the correct use of test equipment.
BREADBOARDING (Level 1)
Breadboarding – Student Answer Booklet – You will be given this.
DON’T lose it as it is used for marking purposes.
How to setup a power supply (youtube)
How to Breadboard (youtube)
Resistor/LED explaination (youtube)
Basic component explaination (youtube)
Lab #1 – How resistors works (more info..)
Lab #2 – Potentiometers (more info..)
Lab #3 – Photocells (more info..)
Lab #4 – Diodes (more info..)
Lab #5 – Capacitors (more info..)
Lab #6 – Transitors (more info..)
Lab #7 – Automatic Night Light
Lab #8 – Flashing Lights
Lab #9 – 555 Integrated Circuit
Bonus Lab – 2 LED Decision Maker
ELECTRICAL UNIT
Labs
ELECTRICAL LAB HANDOUTS – Collection of Labs #1-8
Extension Cord Lab – Replace the end on an extension cord
Wall/Breaker panel install – Run 2 circuits from a breaker panel.
Powerpoint Lessons
Getting Power From The Powerplant To The Outlet – Lab #1
Wiring Receptacles – Labs #2 and #3
Wiring Switches – Labs # 4 – #7
Watt’s Law and Electricity – Basic Theory
Watts Law Assignment
ARDUINO LABS (Level 1)
Arduino Getting Started – An introduction
Arduino Lab #1 – Blink LED/RGB LED
Arduino Lab #2 – 5 LED Sequence/Call Function
Arduino Lab #3 – If statements and Variables
Arduino Lab #4 – LCD Screen
Arduino Lab #5 – Ultrasonic
Theory Unit
Series and Parallel Circuits – Powerpoint
Ohm’s Law & Watt’s Law – Powerpoint
Voltage/Current Assignment
Ohm’s Law/Watt’s Law Assignment
Labs
See “Basic Electronics Tutorials” under the Electronics Resources Page for link to web resources on this theory for a more indepth understanding
Useless Box Project
The Useless Box is a simple and fun little project that teaches students the various processes/stages of taking a project from conception to completion. Students will breadboard the circuit, program an Arduino Nano to make the circuit work, create a printed circuit circuit board, design a case in Inventor, 3D print the case and finally assemble it all together to create a professional looking project. See youtube video of it in action HERE.
Useless Box Project Instructions Sheets
Making the Circuit Board – DipTrace
Using DipTrace – Library Setup
Making the Schematic for the Useless Box
Making a PCB layout – setting up the program for use
Making the PCB for the Useless box
Inventor – Making the base for the Useless Box
Part 1 – Intro to Inventor
Part 2 – Making screw holes
Part 3 – Making the servo Bracket
Part 4 – Making the hole for the Servo
Part 5 – Making the hole for the switch
Inventor – Making the Top for the Useless Box
Part 1 – Outside shell and screw holes
Part 2 – Adding a hole for the lid
Part 3 – Adding the screw hole for the lid
Part 4 – Making a hole for the switch
Part 5 – Hook for the Lid
Part 6 – Making the lid
Part 7 – Finishing the lid
Inventor – Assembling the Useless Box
Assembly Part 1 – Base and Top
Assembly Part 2 – Servo and Finger
Assembly Part 3 – Lid
Assembly Part 4 – Modify part & Colours
3D Printing your parts
Getting from Inventor to Tinkerine Suite
Setting up the 3D Printer/Printing
Term 2 – Individual Self Directed Project
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3 x 3 x 3 LED Cube
Procedure coming soon…….
How to make a Video Instructable
Video Link to previous student built project