Monday, August 13, 2018

Monday August 13, 2018 - Welcome To Mechatronics Engineering

WoHooooooo... Welcome To Mechatronics Engineering.

Today is going to be a bit crazy, but lets dive right in. Not sure what we are going to get done, but we will talk about the following...

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AM Mechatronics:
  • Lecture - Who is Mr. Burnham
  • Entry Ticket - Name Tag Card
  • Accessing Technology
  • Your Student Bin
  • Bread Boards and LEDs
  • Student Packets
  • Clean Up

PM Mechatronics:
  • Lecture - Who is Mr. Burnham
  • Entry Ticket - Name Tag Card
  • Desk Setup - Power, Laptops, etc
  • Accessing Technology
  • Your Student Bin
  • Bread Boards and LEDs
  • Student Packets
  • Clean Up


Who Is Mr Burnham & What Is Mechatronics All About?
Entry Ticket - Name Tag Card
  • LAB Assignment - Duration: 15 Min 
  • Link: Name Tag Card 
  • Instructions & Expectations: Get a Card Stock paper
  1. Follow the folding instructions,and using the markers and colored pencils
  2. PRINT your First name large and Last name small.  Do this on both the "front" and "back" of your name tag card.  
  3. On the bottom of the name tag card, write your secret super power... Like, if you were an X-MEN, or other Super Hero/Villain.  Think about this Super Power, because later you will need to discuss and defend the value and effectiveness of this power.
  • How to Submit Assignment: Complete Name Tag Card and have it out in front of you where I can see it.  You will put this card out every day till I say it's OK not to... You will store it in your bin that you will get in a few minutes- 10 Points
Setup Class Room - Accessing Technology 
  • Assignment - Duration: 30 Min
  • Link: Accessing Technology
  • Instructions & Expectations:  We are going to do a few things to setup the class.  Both AM and PM Mechatronics classes will do some of this stuff, so, some of it may be done when you get to class or the other class will do it...
    • Setup and plug in Power Strips
    • Get a laptop, plug in and power on
    • Login to laptops - 
  • How to Submit Assignment: Nothing to turn in... Just listen and follow instructions and participate
Bread Boards and LEDs
  • Lecture & LAB - Duration: 30-40 Min
  • Link: Bread Board & LED Introduction   
  • Instructions & Expectations: Listen to the lecture, and review link on PDF.  Build a simple LED, Resistor, Switch circuit as shown in the lecture / Lab slides
  • How to Submit Assignment: With your partner show me you each have a LED lit on your bread boards.  I will be recording a grade in the grade book
Student Packets
  • Assignment - Duration: 15 Min
  • Link: Will be posted later
  • Instructions & Expectations: If You did not come to "Meet Your Teacher" Night last Friday, please make sure you pick up a packet from me
  • How to Submit Assignment: Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 16, less if it's later than that...
Clean Up
  • Assignment - Duration: 15 Min
  • Instructions & Expectations: Desk cleanup, put away all projects, find your assigned job
  • How to Submit Assignment: When Complete, check yourself off on Sign Out Sheet - 2 Points

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