Thursday, August 15, 2019

Thursday, Aug 15 2019 - Google Clasroom, Cool Robots, TinkerCAD...

Entry Ticket - Google Classroom Then answer some questions...

Setup Classroom Technology
  • Assignment - Duration: 5 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
Cool Robot Spotlight
  • Assignment - Duration: 15 Min
  •  Discussion Assignment - Duration: 15 Min Whether it’s keeping inspectors and first responders out of confined spaces, or enabling plant personnel to lift heavy parts repeatedly without injury, Sarcos is at the forefront of the industry.  I wanted to personally introduce myself and tell you a little more about our company and our Guardian line of robots. 
  • Links: 
  • Instructions & Expectations: What are some applications for these robots and exoskeletons?
  • How to Submit Assignment: Go to our Mechatronics Engineering google classroom and check the STREAM for current Entry Ticket Assignments & Questions. - 100 Points
  • Dig Deeper: Look here to learn more...

Mechatronics Engineering Plan For Today:
  • Entry Ticket - Mechatronics Class Contact Information & Questionnaire
  • Mouse
  • Accessing Technology
  • Your Student Bin
  • Bread Boards and LEDs
  • More Class Room Startup Stuff
  • Clean Up
Mouse... Who wants a Mouse... Every one!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Assignment - Duration: 5 Min
  • Instructions & Expectations: I'll pass out a mouse.  Plug it into your laptop and keep it attached.  Make sure your Laptop is plugged in... then make sure all laptops at your table are plugged in.
  • How to Submit Assignment: I will "grade" each table to make sure every one has a mouse and their Laptops are plugged in
  • Dig Deeper: Look here to learn more... 5 Reasons You Should Organize Your Work Desk Today

Breadboard & LED Lab 
Class Norms
  • LAB - Duration: 15+ Min
  • Link: 
  • Instructions & Expectations: Wait for me to pass out the packets.  We will be filling out some of it
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 points extra credit if you bring it back tomorrow.  100 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 15, -20 on Friday, -10 more on Monday...less if it's later than that.
Student Packets 
  • LAB - Duration: 15 Min
  • Link: Will Post Later
  • Instructions & Expectations: Wait for mi to pass out the packets.  We will be filling out some of it
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 points extra credit if you bring it back tomorrow.  100 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 15, -20 on Friday, -10 more on Monday...less if it's later than that.
Clean Up
  • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 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 - 10 Points

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Meetup is a great place to Learn Stuff

Meetup is a cool site where you can join groups to learn stuff.  I go to lots of technology focused meetups.

For example this "Get Started with Artificial Intelligence! An activity for the whole family" meetup is happening this next Saturday up near Great America

Bring the whole family to this Get Started with AI! event Saturday, 8/17, from 3:30-5:30PM in Santa Clara. The event is free but please register so that we know how many attendees to expect.

We will start with our hosts (Sindhu and I) giving an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and showing some examples of what kids can build with AI. Next, we will show some projects that you can try during the event to build AI programs to Guess a Person's Mood. We will have some laptops to show the projects but you can also bring your own laptop and try it out for yourself!

The projects are most suitable for kids 9 years and older. They do not need to know any programming, but if they do, they can use it with the activity.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - Day 2 LEDS and Bread Boards

Entry Ticket - Mechatronics Class Contact Information & Questionnaire

Mechatronics Engineering Plan For Today:
  • Entry Ticket - Mechatronics Class Contact Information & Questionnaire
  • Get to know each other and discuss Super Power
  • Accessing Technology
  • Your Student Bin
  • Bread Boards and LEDs
  • More Class Room Startup Stuff
  • Clean Up
Super Power
  • Assignment - Duration: 10 Min
  • Instructions & Expectations: Pair up with your Neighbor and learn something about them.  Then discuss your Super Powers.  How does the Super Power work?  What is the Physics that lets it work?  For example: if you can fly, how does it work? Do you change your weight?  Are you manipulating a Gravitational field? How could you use Technology to defeat your partners super power? 
  • How to Submit Assignment: We will have a class discussion
  • Dig Deeper: Look here to learn more... 8 Unbelievable Technologies That Replace Super Powers
Cool Robot Spotlight
  • Discussion Assignment - Duration: 15 MinWhether it’s keeping inspectors and first responders out of confined spaces, or enabling plant personnel to lift heavy parts repeatedly without injury, Sarcos is at the forefront of the industry.  I wanted to personally introduce myself and tell you a little more about our company and our Guardian line of robots. 
  • Links: 
  • Instructions & Expectations: What are some applications for these robots and exoskeletons?
Setup Classroom Technology
  • Assignment - Duration: 15 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
Breadboard & LED Lab 
Class Norms 

  • LAB - Duration: 15+ Min
  • Link: 
  • Instructions & Expectations: Wait for me to pass out the packets.  We will be filling out some of it
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 points extra credit if you bring it back tomorrow.  100 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 15, -20 on Friday, -10 more on Monday...less if it's later than that.
Student Packets 
  • LAB - Duration: 15 Min
  • Link: Will Post Later
  • Instructions & Expectations: Wait for mi to pass out the packets.  We will be filling out some of it
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 points extra credit if you bring it back tomorrow.  100 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 15, -20 on Friday, -10 more on Monday...less if it's later than that.
Clean Up
  • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 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 - 10 Points
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 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...

 You can always find this blog by going to WWW.STEAMCLOWN.ORG

The Class Site will always be linked to Mechatronics Engineering Google Site
Special Instructions: Buckle Up... Here we go...

Mechatronics Engineering Plan For Today:
  • Lecture - Who is Mr. Burnham What is Mechatronics
  • Entry Ticket - Name Tag Card
  • Accessing Technology
  • Your Student Bin
  • Bread Boards and LEDs
  • Student Packets
  • More Class Room Startup Stuff
  • Clean Up

Who Is Mr. Burnham & What is Mechatronics Engineering?
Following Instructions - Name Tag Cards
  • 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 Avengers, 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 Classroom Technology
  • Assignment - Duration: 15 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
Breadboard & LED Lab 
Student Packets 
  • LAB - Duration: 15 Min
  • Link: Will Post Later
  • Instructions & Expectations: Wait for mi to pass out the packets.  We will be filling out some of it
  • How to Submit Assignment:   Turn in your complete and signed packets - 10 points extra credit if you bring it back tomorrow.  100 Points if turned in by Thursday Aug 15, -20 on Friday, -10 more on Monday...less if it's later than that.
Clean Up
  • Assignment - Duration: 2-10 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 - 10 Points
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Who Is Mr. Burnham and What is Mechatronics Engineering

Dear Mechatronics Students and Parents

I’m Mr. Burnham, and I’m super excited about the Mechatronics class this year. I just wanted
to say Hi, and point you at some sites that may help you get ready. You may have seen one
of my recruiting presentations at your home high school… If you did, then you know that we are
going to do some crazy Engineering, like building stuff like
 FIRE Breathing Robots. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNs4G2rKGOE )

What is my Mechatronics Engineering Class At SVCTE Like? Watch this lIntroduction Video... Sorry, It's 30 min long...

How can you help?  I’m all about having Industry Professionals come talk to my class, so if you
or someone you know is involved in Electronics, Mechanics, Robotics, Industrial Automation, or
any other Engineering field, please contact me.  I would really like to plan a class guest speaker
visit with you. Also if you can help us plan a cool field trip to local Companies or Manufacturing
plants, I want to talk to you too...

I'll present these in class, but if you want to get a quick introduction to me and the class, here is another overview presentation:

¿Quién es el Sr. Burnham?

Hands on Physics <-- this will be interleaved as part of the other modules but will satisfy the

A-G "D" Physics requirement
  • AC/DC Electronic Fundamentals
  • Digital Electronic Fundamentals
  • Programming with Microcontrollers
  • Programmable Logic Devices
  • Mechanical 3D design & mechanical drawing
  • Robotic Theory and Application
  • Pneumatic Systems
    For even more information on what we will be doing, take a look at the course outline.  It’s ambitious,
    but my goal is to touch on all of this, this year. MechatronicsCourseOutline.pdf
    -- Jim Burnham - Mechatronics Instructor
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    Yes We Are Going To Learn Stuff Today

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    Back To School

    WooHoo It's the First Day Of School2019-2020

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