Welcome to Module 2a
Best Practice whilst doing this Module
What is Robotics?
How this course will be delivered
Safety Briefing 1 - micro:bit
Safety Briefing 2 - Starter Kit
What is circuitry?
Unboxing the starter kit
What is a breadboard?
Making our first circuits
What is an LED?
What is a resistor?
Connecting LEDS to our Breadboards
The micro:bit breadboard adapter
Flashing LED's
Making a Robot (Traffic Light)
What is a RGB LED?
Where do we find or use RGB LED's?
Programming our RGB LED
What is a RGB strip or ring?
Programming our RGB Rainbow LED ring
What type of buttons and switches do we find?
Programming and using our Momentary Push Button
Programming our Self-lock Switch
What is a Trimpot?
What is a buzzer?
Programming our Trimpot and Buzzer
What are Photocell & Digital Temperature Sensors?
Programming our Photocell Sensor
Programming our Digital Temperature Sensor
What is a motor?
What is a transistor?
What is a diode?
What do we use miniature motors for?
Programming our motor
Controlling our motor
By the end of this module you will be able to use the starter kit to understand basic electronics.
By the end of this module you will be able to code your micro:bit to control your electronics components.
By the end of this module you will be able to move away from the breadboard to create robotic functions using your micro:bit and components.
Previous experience with the MakeCode application and micro:bit will help with this module.
You will need the hardware for this course, both the starter kit and a micro:bit (version 1 or 2 is fine).
You will need a device to connect to the internet.
You will be shown how to get the correct FREE apps for your device.
This course is recommended for individuals 10 years of age and up.
