2nd Quarter Calendar

TUESDAY, 1/30/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how MOSFETs work, how they would work in an H-bridge arrangement, and how they could be used as a voltage level shifter.
Students worked through these notes: Motor Control Using H-Bridges and MOSFETs. Note: working through means examining each slide and ONLY proceeding when you are sure you understand everything on each slide. Students are to ask questions as necessary when going through the slides.
When finished, students were to obtain Mr. K's signature, and then, and only then, start working on this H-Bridges Using MOSFETs Worksheet.

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H-Bridges Using MOSFETs Worksheet (DUE 2/5)

THURSDAY, 1/25/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how MOSFETs work.
Students completed the MOSFET Circuit Lab.
When finished, students were allowed to complete their light shards, or began looking at H-Bridge Arrangements that would utilize MOSFETs to control their ROV motors.

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TUESDAY, 1/23/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how MOSFETs work.
Metal-Oxide SemiConductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) were discussed. MOSFET Introduction Notes.
Students completed the MOSFET Circuit Lab. To complete this lab, students will need to refer to the data sheet for the transistor that is used -- PSMN022-30PL NMOS Data Sheet.
When finished, students were allowed to complete their light shards, or began looking at H-Bridge Arrangements that would utilize MOSFETs to control their ROV motors.

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MOSFET Circuit Lab (DUE 1/30)

FRIDAY, 1/19/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will identify the rope tether rope to use for their ROV.
Students completed the Rope Strain Experimental Design Activity (see the ROV webpage).
Students were also allowed to finish their Light Shard Projects.

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THURSDAY, 1/18/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will identify the rope tether rope to use for their ROV.
Students worked on the Rope Strain Experimental Design Activity (see the ROV webpage).

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Rope Strain Experimental Design Activity (DUE 1/19)

TUESDAY, 1/16/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
Students continued work on The Light Shard Project. This project should be wrapped up by 1/30, the end of the semester.

ASSIGNED WORK:

The Light Shard Project (DUE 1/30)

THURSDAY, 1/11/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand the basic safety rules associated with the shop, the bandsaws, the scroll saws, the drill presses, and the floor sanders.
Safety demonstrations were performed on the equipment listed on the previous day in the shop.
Following the demonstrations, students completed the shop safety test.
Students continued work on The Light Shard Project.

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TUESDAY, 1/9/18

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering and will incorporate art into design.
In preparation for next period, students are to review the General Shop Safety Rules (located on the main CV Safety Page), as well as the safety guidelines for the following woodworking equipment located on the equipment pages: the bandsaws, the scroll saws, the drill presses, and the belt sanders. (You may need to scroll down some. The guidelines for each piece of equipment will be on the left side under "FOR STUDENTS / USERS".
Demonstrations will be performed for all of this equipment next period. Then, students will have to complete the safety test. Students who have already taken and passed the safety test THIS YEAR, will not be required to take this test again.
Students continued work on The Light Shard Project.

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Review the shop safety documents located to the left. (DUE 1/11)

THURSDAY, 12/21/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
Students continued work on The Light Shard Project.

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TUESDAY, 12/19/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
First, ROV groups were asked to look at this ROV Requisition Feedback Form and address all issues in yellow. Mr. K worked with students to insure these things were addressed so that work could proceed.
When finished with this, students continued work on The Light Shard Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

O-Ring Seal Assignment -- see ROV webpage (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 12/15/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
Students continued with their electronics kits. When finished, students began work on The Light Shard Project.

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The Light Shard Project (five thumbnails (DUE 12/19)

THURSDAY, 12/14/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
Students completed their PCB board soldering project as necessary.
When finished, students were allowed to start assembling their electronics kit. The kit is a Touch Sensitive Coin Tosser kit. This is a small, simple kit that all students will complete (and take home). This kit is intended to allow students practice at soldering to circuit boards before taking on more complex projects.
Before doing anything with their kits, students should verify that all parts are present, and read the instructions in their entirety, from beginning to end.

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Electronics Kit (DUE 12/19)

TUESDAY, 12/12/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become proficient at soldering.
Students continued to practice soldering, but this time in relation to PCB's. For the PCB soldering assignment, students are to:
Install 5 resistors (provided by the instructor) onto the printed circuit board (show the instructor).
Install two transistors using the heat-sink technique demonstrated in class (show the instructor).
Remove all installed components.
If finished early, students were allowed to start assembling their electonics kit.

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PCB Soldering Activity (DUE 12/14)

THURSDAY, 12/7/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to design and construct an underwater ROV.
Refer to the ROV calendar page for today's details.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete Submitted of 12-5 ROV Assignment (DUE TODAY)

TUESDAY, 12/5/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to design and construct an underwater ROV.
Refer to the ROV calendar page for today's details.

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12-5 ROV Assignment (see ROV webpage) (DUE TODAY)

FRIDAY, 12/1/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become familiar with the basics of soldering.
Students were allowed to complete the DC motor activity as needed.
Students complete the Solder Sculpture Assignment.

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THURSDAY, 11/30/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will become familiar with the basics of soldering.
Soldering was discussed. Notes on Soldering.
Students were allowed to complete the DC motor activity as needed.
Students complete the Solder Sculpture Assignment.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Solder Sculpture Assignment (DUE 12/1).

TUESDAY, 11/28/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to design and construct an underwater ROV.
Students worked to complete requisitions for the first components they will need for their own ROV's. These requisitions need to get down ASAP. At this point, students should only order what they are SURE they will need. To submit a requisition, students must complete this template, share the file with Mr. K, and then come talk with him to get it approved. If you don't do this last step, it will not get ordered. Requisition Template with Instructions.
Students were allowed to complete the DC motor activity as needed.

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Students are asked to watch the following videos before class regarding soldering (DUE 11/30):
Intro to Soldering -- Soldering Two Wires
Intro to Soldering -- Equipment and Soldering PCB's
Detailed Soldering of PCB's
Desoldering Techniques
Equipment Used in Soldering (This video is optional -- good information, but optional).

TUESDAY, 11/21/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to design and construct an underwater ROV.
A guest professor from BYU, Dr. Geoffrey Wright, presented what he knows about ROV's and working with students. He will be bringing both a professionally made ROV as well as several student-made designs. This was a great opportunity to ask him questions. A link to his presentation can be found on the ROV webpage.

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THURSDAY, 11/16/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how a transistor and an Arduino microcontroller might be used to control a DC motor.
Students completed this DC Motors and Controlling them with Arduinos activity.

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TUESDAY, 11/14/17

OBJECTIVE: Students will understand how a transistor and an Arduino microcontroller might be used to control a DC motor.
Students completed this DC Motors and Controlling them with Arduinos activity.

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