Electronics 11
Course Outline:
In this introductory course, students will demonstrate an understanding of various electronics concepts and further their knowledge of electricity. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of circuits, electrical components, printed circuit board making and Arduino* programming. During this course students will be completing multiple labs and producing a variety of electronics projects. Materials for this course will be hosted on this website.
Please bookmark this page since we will meet here often.
Stuff You Need:
Google Account (free)
Binder with Paper
Pens/Pencils/Small Ruler
9 Volt Battery
Rubrics
Most of your projects will be marked based on the following rubric (unless otherwise stated):
A: Excellent finish, precision and attention to details. Almost flawless. Creative and challenging design (when applicable).
B: Good finish and precision. Slightly flawed but made with care. Creative and challenging design (when applicable).
C: Satisfactory finish and precision. Multiple mistakes. Made with lack of care and attention to detail but the project is completed. Unimaginative and uninspiring design (when applicable).
D: Less than satisfactory finish and no precision or incomplete project. Unimaginative and uninspiring design (when applicable).
Watch the Soldering Videos and finish the worksheets.
One of the MOST AWESOME circuit simulations EVER!!!
Follow this Link: http://falstad.com/circuit/
How to test Transistors:
Always Test An LED with A Resistor!!!
What's Beneath A Breadboard & How It Works:
When Breadboarding:
= 🙂 CHECK
= 🙁 TRY AGAIN
Tentative Semester Outline:
Intro to electricity & electronics
Electronic principals & components
Circuit design, principals & schematic drawings
Testing, analyzing & trouble-shooting circuits
Intro to Breadboarding
Intermediate Breadboarding
Project Based Electronics
Arduino
Getting Started -An introduction to Arduino from UBC Engineering
Watch Videos: #1-7, skip #2(unless you'd like to install Arduino on your own computer)
Then try the following Labs (change the variables, show Mr. Zhuang the different output results)
Arduino Lab #1 - Blink
Arduino Lab #2 - Fade
Arduino Lab #3 - Tone
More Projects:
The Complete Beginners Guide to Arduino
(A copy of the above PDF is also saved in "Public" --> "Zhuang" --> "Electronics 11" --> "Earth Shine Arduino Projects" )
Arduino Lab #4 - Project 3: Traffic Lights
Arduino Lab #5 - Project 4: Interactive Traffic Lights ( note: use your N/O Push Button in stead of Tactile Switch)
Arduino Lab #6 - Project 5: LED Chase Effect
Arduino Lab #7 - Project 6: Interactive LED Chase Effect
Arduino Lab #8 - Project 7: Pulsating Lamp (note the differences between this lab and Lab #2)
Arduino Lab #9 - Project 8: Mood Lamp (note: use a set of Red/Green/Yellow LEDs to test your code to make sure it works, then ask Mr. Zhuang for a single RGB/White LED. Now create a rainbow light show.)
Arduino Lab#10 - Project 12: Piezo Sounder Melody Player (note the differences between this lab and Lab #3)
Bonus Labs:
- Additional Labs from the "Earth Shine Manual"
- Combine Lights and Melody (since Arduino is open-source, there are plenty of pre-written code online for you to modify and learn)
Use Arduino to control CIM motor
programming-vex-motors-with-arduino, trouble shoot
More Arduino Resources:
UBC Engineering Physics - Arduino Intro
Ladyada.net - arduino tutorials
Disclaimer: All information and related materials on this website are subject to change. Mr. Zhuang reserves the right to make changes and modifications at anytime.