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==BASICS== | |||
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===ASSIGNEMENT N° 1 - LOUDNESS KILL SWITCH | ='''ASSIGNMENTS'''= | ||
==ASSIGNEMENT N° 1 - LOUDNESS KILL SWITCH== | |||
[[File:Assignement1.jpg|608px]] <br> | [[File:Assignement1.jpg|608px]] <br> | ||
MONOSTABLE 555 - MOMENTARY SWITCH<br> | MONOSTABLE 555 - MOMENTARY SWITCH<br> | ||
The first assignment was to build a "super conceptual switch" of any sort. | The first assignment was to build a "super conceptual switch" of any sort. | ||
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[[File:BALL AND CIRCUIT.JPG|200px]] | [[File:BALL AND CIRCUIT.JPG|200px]] | ||
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Amplifier | | Amplifier | | ||
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==ASSIGNEMENT N° 2 - VEHICLE, MODEL N° 1== | |||
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ASTABLE 555 - PHOTODIODE as a SWITCH | ASTABLE 555 - PHOTODIODE as a SWITCH | ||
After having learnt about the IC 741 aka the comparator circuit, it was our goal to utilize this in our second assignment. The other parts we were able to scavenge across the classroom. Two motors attached to the breadboard transformed our circuit into a little vehicle. | |||
The comparator circuit was controlled through a photo resistor. Depending on the amount of light hitting the photo resistor the state would be either high or low. A relay set up as an H-Bridge would transfer high and low two forward or backward movement of the motors. | |||
Originally we wanted to mirror this circuit on the breadboard so both motors could be controlled independently. Unfortunately we were missing a second Transistor (TIP-127) to be able to finalize our plans that weekend. | |||
Although not being able to complete our second assignment to the extend we had originally imagined, we somehow had the feeling our vehicle was developing it's own character in a way. | |||
e.g. it could be programmed to be shy of the dark, and stop driving when it leaves a well lit space. | |||
The jerkyness it had when changing directions, or it staying upright through it's low center of gravity somehow added to this impression. | |||
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Double Pole Double Throw - Relay | | Double Pole Double Throw - Relay | | ||
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==ASSIGNEMENT N° 3 - DRAWING MACHINE== | |||
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ASTABLE 555 - RESISTORS as SWITCHES | ASTABLE 555 - RESISTORS as SWITCHES | ||
For our third assignment, instead of starting from scratch – we decided to continue working on our vehicle as we had become quite fond of it. | |||
The main question was; what could this vehicle do? | |||
The answer came quickly. With a pen or felt tip attached it could become a simple drawing machine. | |||
Whilst making the vehicle its self more sturdy with a metal framing – concidering the cricuit we took a step back. Instead of it being reactive to light through the comparator it was controlled by two 555 timers. Now each motor could act independently. With it not being reactive we could analyze the patterns better that it would produce. The patterns depend on the timing of the ICs and therefor could be altered by changing the resistors and capacitors on the breadboard. | |||
In a further step we are considering combining the Assignments 2&3. | |||
the drawing machine could become reactive again. Ideally it would still produce recognizable patterns, but vary these once the lighting situation changes. | |||
Also finding a different drawing tool, so the vehicle doesn't have to be limited to a sheet of paper would be something to take into account. | |||
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Exhibition photos ♡ 2014 by Alice Dziewinski. | |||
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