Electronics Level 1

I am not currently teaching Electronics.

The course material listed here is not what I would teach from. Instead, I highly recommend you study Arduino.

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This is an introduction to Electronics-based Technology. The program encompasses electronics but is much more than a traditional electronics program. This course involves the study of systems and how they integrate with one another.

The course outline is as follows, and may vary in projects from year to year. In past years, we built fibre-optic signs, and 10 LED sequencers. Some students have also begun work on small audio amplifiers as a bonus project.

  • What is Electronics?
  • What makes a good Electronics student?
  • Shop Safety Booklet
  • Electricity as Energy
  • Complete paths
  • Electrons
  • Introduction to Electricity
  • Types of circuits
  • Systems
  • Introduction to Electronics
  • Electronics Topical Presentation
  • Electrical Safety
  • Breadboarding
  • Simple Circuits
  • Schematic diagrams
  • Use of Ohmmeter
  • Use of Voltmeter
  • Use of Ammeter
  • Introduction to Enclosures
  • Tool safety
  • Introduction to Sketching
  • Dimensioning
  • Soldering Practice
  • Logic
  • Binary
  • Monostable/Astable Circuits
  • RC circuits
  • Transistors
  • CAD schematics
  • Printed Circuit Board Design
  • WHMIS
  • Etching
  • The Design Process
  • Material Science
  • Production Planning
  • Enclosure Construction
  • Electronic Presentations
  • Bonus Projects

Projects

4011monostable
4011 Monostable – Turns an LED on for 10 seconds and then shuts off

4011alarm4011 Alarm – Produces an audible alert for 10 seconds and then shuts off

Completed project:

 

4046vco4046 VCO – Voltage controlled oscillator – 10 LED Sequencer (1 of 3)

4017decoder
4017 Decoder – 1 of 10 decoder – 10 LED Sequencer (2 of 3)

4017sweeper
4017 6 LED Sweeper – 10 LED Sequencer (Alternate 2 of 3)

4017dice
4017 Electronic Dice Roller – 10 LED Sequencer (Alternate 2 of 3)

timedoff
Timed Off – Timed off circuit – 10 LED Sequencer (3 of 3)

Completed Project:

Evaluation

  • Practical Shop Work – 50%
  • Theory Assignments and Quizzes – 50%

The Practical Shop Work Mark is based on productivity, work habits, safety and cleanup while working on assigned projects, or assigned labs. The student will fill out a Technical Activity Report of work completed at the end of each period which will be assessed a mark out of 5, per day. A variety of labs will be assigned.

All students are expected to treat others with respect.

Absences do not excuse assignments.

This is an Educational Facility not a Repair Facility, and as such, no “outside work” or “for money” work is to be done. Mr. Wellwood will not “do the work” for you, be it using the tools, using the service manuals, or troubleshooting. YOU are the motivational force behind your success in this course. You give me your commitment, I will give you my help.