Electronics Level 3

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.

[ Level 1] [ Level 2 ] [ Level 3 ]
[ How to read Capacitors ]
[ How to read Resistor Codes ]

This is the follow up to Electronics Level 2. The program involves more complex projects and theories involving power supplies, digital logic, audio systems, robotics, PICs and STAMPS, and provides much more self-directed study.

The course outline is as follows, and is subject to change:

  • Shop Safety
  • What makes a good Electronics Student?
  • Resistor Code review
  • Capacitor Identification review
  • Semiconductor review
  • Ohm’s Law review
  • Capactor review
  • RC Circuit review
  • Passive and Active Components
  • Passive DC Circuits
  • Active and Passive Discreet Circuits
  • Discrete Power Amplification
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Digital Logic
  • Regulated DC Power Supplies
  • Robotic control
  • Robot design and fabrication
  • Microprocessors (optional)
  • Residential Wiring (optional)
  • Design Applications

Projects

psrectifier
Power Supply Rectifier – Full Wave Bridge Rectifier

psregulator
Power Supply Regulator – 0 – 12V DC regulator, with additional constant 5V DC output

dvm
Power Supply Voltmeter – Digital Voltmeter display

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.