An overview of different types of switches (PTM, PTB, DPST etc) as well as different implimentations (rotary, embrane, rocker, toggle etc). Useful for GCSE Electronics and Electronic Products courses

For Units 3 & 5 (applications of computers and electrical engineering), booklets that have been used before. Unit 3 concentrates on solving an industrial automation problem - designing é programming a line following robot, whilst unit 5 concentrates on building the electronics for it ( a hbridge motor circuit and PIC controlled servo system for the steering) Other units that I dont teach also link into this sol that over the 2 years, students build a line following car effectively, where they have machines the chasis, suspension, motor mounts and motor/directional control system

A year 9 project designed to last for 30 hours. Introduces breadboarding, and PCB design as well as package design. Contains SOW, A3 project booklet and some supporting teaching reources (not all) Circuit wizard files to accompany this project are available on request

a simple formatted quiz that can easily be expanded. Ideal as a starter or as part of general revision. Differentiated so that all will score something and boost confidence whilst higher ability can still shine through

a very simple introduction to circuit wizard using elementary circuits to make LED circuits, introducing the concepts of simulation and CAD. Leading onto automated PCB creation and linking then to onward manufacture. Written for Circuit Wizard version 2,.0. No additional files required. In a one lesson, should take a year 7 student 45 to 50 minutes to complete with time for a plenary on the embedded questions at the end

In the quest for higher thinking questions within lessons, odd one out was suggested. Students must state the odd one out, but also give a reason why for the answer.

A series of posters containing keyword definitions for electronics, that should be coloured in by students, laminated and then hung from the workshop ceiling. These have proved useful to have as a permanent fixture for both KS3 and KS4 - particularly when it comes to asking plenary questions at the end of practical time

This project is concerned with developing team working and engineering skills. The project is usable for many different learning abilities and curriculum needs. The project includes, casting, lathe work, tapping, electronic construction and PIC programming but each of these can switched in or out to suit individual needs. Circuit wizard file is for version 2.0 and includes a flowchart & BASIC file for PIC programming and full system simulation model. . Demo videos for using lathes é sand casting have also been produced 2d designer files need extension changing from .txt to .dtd

Looks at the design considerations and processes in developing a counter circuit. Based around the 4026, this ppt goes into simulation and breadboarding. A circuit wizard 2.0 file is also included for simulation and PCB production

For older KS3 classes and above. A series of definitions for given keywords for a class to assess and find the right one. Definitions are deliberately wordy to help with literacy and make them think more deeply about if the definition makes sense

A markbook for Edexcel GCSE design technology subjects. Ued to keep track of controlled assessment and to automatically work out 'WAG' (working at grades). Divided into sheets by assessment criteria to make the sheet easy to print and read for students on A4

This is intended for A level use for those taking Design Technology Resistive Materials or Product Design. It covers the theory of plastics & polymers and material properties of common examples It is also useful at GCSE level for RM but the details will need to be watered down.

This unit is common to Level1 & Level 2 BTec although, I have dumbed this down so that it applies more to level 1. I have put a lot of resources for this on our VLE (moodle) . I can't post these here due to filetype restrictions, but if you would like access to them, email me at t9.electronics@gmail.com. Also included are some very short safety video clips taken from you tube to start off discussions with, plus some jpg images.

A year 7 student booklet together with h/wk stickers for Avery L7159 stickers. Project is designed to last 12 weeks & looks at enhancing signs, logos or images with electronics. Focus is on learning electronics, starting with simple LED circuits, leading up to a transistorized LDR circuit You tube video is of a year7 completed smartsign Cicuit wizard v2.0 PCB file is included - just change the file extension from .txt to .cwz after download

A ppt quiz that can be used as a starter and a list of keywords that can be used as a checklist to ensure students are familiar with all that is necessary.

Can also be used for higher years or G&T year 7. Goes the process of breaking a problem down into sequential steps by means of flowcharts and programming it into a PIC. Example BASIC file for PICAXE is enclosed (cyberpet1txt). Can also be programmed as a flowchart. Recommended: use a GENIE C-08 PIC and program from circuitwizard v2.0. Circuitwizard PCB image for simulation included. The scheme of work refers to a custom designed PCB. I can sent the artwork for this on request - however the cyberpet project kits contain a pre-made PCB which is cost effective when bought in bulk (> 10).

Explains the concept of a transistor as an electric sandwich. Discusses the differences between bipolar transistors and FETs and introduces the concept of gain.

A useful starter for all DT lessons. Puts what good design and bad design actually means into somesort of context. Good to present at the start of a design project or after the generation of initial ideas Website added with examples of good design for each strand of design technology (images mainly from twitter)

This is a subset of materials available for a 14 hour year 9 course, where students use a servo motor controlled initially by a 555 timer, to mechanise an animatron (PIC based control is designed as a follow on). Course is designed to teach concepts of 555 timing leading onto pulse width modulation as a higher level concept. Circut wizard files are provided for circuits and PCB's (file extension needs changing from .txt to .cwz)

focus is on introducing key concepts for GCSE Electronic Products in a fun way. Circuit is two LDR based transistor circuits controlling two independent motors. Students work in teams to build (primarily to keep costs down but to also make planning more interesting). . The chassis is very basic because of my workshop setup, but development in this area could also form a strong part. More resources are available on request (this is a subset)