Circuit Tinkering‘Tinker’ with everyday objects, and design and build electronic circuits on any material. Acquire an understanding of electronics by exploring various basic electronic circuits. Immerse yourself in hands-on sessions using paper circuits and/or soft circuits. Learners will apply their knowledge by designing and transforming an electric circuit to a 2D and 3D art piece using common household items.Related ITE Courses: Higher Nitec in Electronics Engineering (3-year)
At the end of the module, students will be able to:Practise work safety and housekeeping.Interpret electronic components value and specification.Connect circuits and Input/ Output devices to programmable board.Develop applications using the programmable board with input and output devices.
S/N Module Outline 1Practise Work Safety and Housekeeping Explain the dangers involved in electrical work and importance of safe work procedures.Outline the uses of various hand tools. Explain the important points of housekeeping. 2Interpret electronic components value and specification - Electronic ComponentsIdentify the various electronic symbols and state their basic functions in DC circuit.Contrast the types and applications of the following electronics components: 3Interpret electronic components value and specification - Copper Foil TapeDescribe the use of copper foil tape in electronic circuitry. Contrast the difference between conductive adhesive and non-conductive adhesive. 4Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - InstrumentsDescribe the proper handling and use of meters/instruments to measure electrical quantities.Differentiate the electrical quantities for: Describe the functions of measuring instruments for various electrical quantities. 5Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - DC CircuitsInterpret the basic electronics schematic diagram.Explain the design of basic DC circuit using electronic components. 6Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - Programmable board interfaceDescribe the functions of the input and output pin of the programmable boardExplain the functions of the built-in hardware of the programmable board 7Design a block code for programmable board Explain the structure of a programming statement.Explain the basic functions of various block codes.Explain the programming techniques and troubleshooting techniques.