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Design and Technology resources for A'Level, GCSE and Key Stage Three.
Arduino Sunflower using Light dependent resistors
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Arduino Sunflower using Light dependent resistors

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A classroom worksheet to learn about Light Dependent Resistors and servos. This is a great way to demnstrate voltage dividers. A servo is different from a motor in important ways. It does nor continuously rotate when current is applied. Instead you can set the position of the rotor to any direction. This makes servos important in robotics, model aeroplanes and cars, for example. Arduino is a great option for teaching kids about programming, robotics, real-world computing and the like. Arduino boards are cost-effective which makes them ideal for use in schools. This workbook is designed with classroom teaching in mind, with printable worksheets that pupils can use to build projects in the classroom lab or workshop, as part of a program of teaching on electronics and coding.
Arduino for Schools Project 1- Traffic under control
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Arduino for Schools Project 1- Traffic under control

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A new free resource for introducing programming, real-world computing nad robotics with Arduino UNO. Arduino is a great option for teaching kids about programming, robotics, real-world computing and the like. Arduino boards are cost-effective which makes them ideal for use in schools. This workbook is designed with classroom teaching in mind, with printable worksheets that pupils can use to build projects in the classroom lab or workshop, as part of a program of teaching on electronics and coding. This project consists of three activities of increasing complexity, and they have been designed with flexibility in mind, so that they can support various resource levels found in schools. You can focus on the model building and just use the code supplied. Pupils can work in small groups on this project, soldering LEDs together, making the traffic light etc. The traffic light can be made according to whatever resources available, there are two examples shown, one with 3mm MDF, dowel and a base, and the other done with the laser-cutter. Or just make the projects as breadboard only, and focus on the coding. I’ve found when working with these projects, that a bit of both works best, as it allows pupils to find their own leve, and that approach really helps with resource management, as you might not have enough quipment for one each! The code for each project is included in the pack, or just copy and paste it from these slides. Once each project has been built, pupils can try out different things, like changing LED timings via delay, for example.
The mood maker- an Arduino UNO project
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The mood maker- an Arduino UNO project

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A classroom worksheet to learn about potentiometers and servos. A servo is different from a motor in important ways. It does nor continuously rotate when current is applied. Instead you can set the position of the rotor to any direction. This makes servos important in robotics, model aeroplanes and cars, for example. Arduino is a great option for teaching kids about programming, robotics, real-world computing and the like. Arduino boards are cost-effective which makes them ideal for use in schools. This workbook is designed with classroom teaching in mind, with printable worksheets that pupils can use to build projects in the classroom lab or workshop, as part of a program of teaching on electronics and coding.
Arduino UNO and joystick control of an RGB LED
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Arduino UNO and joystick control of an RGB LED

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This Arduino UNO project uses a joystick to control an RGB LED. When the joystick is at a certain position, the LED changes colors. An RGB LED is a type of LED that can reproduce almost any colour. They are used in many applications such as LED matrix displays, home lighting, stage lighting and more. RGB LEDs have three internal LEDs (Red, Green, and Blue) that can be combined to produce almost any color output. In order to produce different kinds of colors, we need to set the intensity of each internal LED and combine the three color outputs. This worksheet is based on a common cathode RGB LED.
Light following sunflower
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Light following sunflower

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Light following sunflower. This is a great project for teaching about potential dividers. As the light falling on the LDRs changes, the voltage at pin AO changes, allowing the flower attached to the servo to follow the light. Arduino is a great option for teaching kids about programming, robotics, real-world computing and the like. Arduino boards are cost-effective which makes them ideal for use in schools. This worksheet is designed with classroom teaching in mind, with printable worksheets that pupils can use to build projects in the classroom lab or workshop, as part of a program of teaching on electronics and coding. Copy and paste the code from the activity from these slides into your Arduino IDE
Arduino for schools Light Dependent Resistors
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Arduino for schools Light Dependent Resistors

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Light Dependent Resistor light levels This is a great project for teaching about potential dividers. Pupils can see the LDR output in the serial plotter. As the light falling on the LDRs changes, the voltages change for each LED, giving a groovy wave effect. Extension work– add extra LEDs.