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Year 10 Robotics/Microprocessor Control Project

   
YEAR: 10 SUBJECT: D&T TITLE: Microprocessor Control
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the pupils to the concept of computer control and building a device that responds to inputs and outputs (feed back). Emphasis will also be placed on the design process and graphics skills.
HWK=Homework N=Numeracy C=Citizenship L=Literacy ICT=Information Technology

STAGE

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

EXTENSION WORK

RESOURCES

Stage One. The pupils will be introduced to a control device project. The problems humans face when working in dangerous and inhospitable places and how they can be solved through robotic control. Control devices in the home discussed also. Project: Produce a small device which includes one/two motors and a sensor). The device can be a small toy or similar item. Problem and brief completed.

L. The pupils will read through the basic project outline. Produce problem and brief.

ICT. The pupils will be shown microcontrollers and how they work. Problem and brief word processed.

C. Health and Safety and how legislation is developed to protect the general public including worker will be discussed.

HWK. Complete the problem and design brief.

Collect information regarding robotic / control devices used around the home.

HWK - additional research on robots / sensors and use this in the brief, brief to completed. The pupils will present the above with suitable techniques to suit the industrial client (possibly word-process).

Internet access.

Word processing software.

Drawing and writing equipment.

Stage Two.

The pupils will be given a design brief

Design and make a small device to deter an intruder from breaking into a premises. Use any necessary sensors and include automatic feedback and human intervention feedback.

The pupils will produce a brief

The pupils will evaluate all the information available about this area of study.

 

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