Resources : Bubble etch tank
Vacuum former
Circuit Wizard
Timescale : 6 weeks
Year group(s) : Year 10
The activity enabled pupils to :
Produce a basic PIC controlled circuit
Produce a range of design proposals
Solder components into a PCB
Produce a flowchart
Increased knowledge of PICs
How to use RTTTL files
How was this supported?
Over a six week period, 3 hours per week.
Part theory and then leading to the manufacture of the PCB and programming via Circuit Wizard.
Pupil Outcomes
Pupils introduction programming PIC chips.
Students have a thorough understanding of simulation software within the Circuit Wizard package.
Submitted : 19 Sep 2009
Approved : 24 Feb 2010
