Circuit Tinkering

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: Nitec in Electronics, Computer Networking & Communications, Nitec in Electronics & Internet of Things

At the end of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the basics of electronics through fun and engaging activities
Explore various basic electronics circuits with hands-on practice using different types of programmable boards such as Arduino
Perform coding, interfacing with sensors and accessing the cloud platform to create fun applications

S/N	Module Outline
1	Practise 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.
2	Interpret electronic components value and specification - Electronic Components Identify the various electronic symbols and state their basic functions in DC circuit. Contrast the types and applications of the following electronics components:
3	Interpret electronic components value and specification - Copper Foil Tape Describe the use of copper foil tape in electronic circuitry. Contrast the difference between conductive adhesive and non-conductive adhesive.
4	Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - Instruments Describe 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.
5	Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - DC Circuits Interpret the basic electronics schematic diagram. Explain the design of basic DC circuit using electronic components.
6	Connect circuits and Input/Output devices to programmable board - Programmable board interface Describe the functions of the input and output pin of the programmable board Explain the functions of the built-in hardware of the programmable board
7	Design 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.

Electronics & Info-Comm Technology