Week 1 & 2: Introduction to Electronics and Solar Power
- Session 1:
- Course introduction, outlining goals and safety protocols.
- Introduction and hands-on exploration of basic electronic components: batteries, motors, switches.
- Building simple circuits using LEDs and batteries.
- Session 2:
- Review of Session 1.
- Introduction to solar energy concepts and solar panels.
- Hands-on experimentation using small solar panels to power simple circuits.
Week 3 & 4: Exploring Solar Power and Motor Applications
- Session 3:
- Recap of previous sessions and a brief assessment to gauge understanding.
- In-depth look at how solar panels generate electricity.
- Exploring the functionality of DC motors.
- Session 4:
- Construction of simple moving structures using wheels and axles.
- Practical exercises connecting motors to batteries and switches, including experiments with changing motor direction.
Week 5 & 6: Design and Assembly of a Solar-Powered Buggy
- Session 5:
- Review of learning progress and a short assessment.
- Designing and planning the structure of a buggy using cardboard or other similar materials.
- Assembling the basic structural components of the buggy: wheels and axles.
- Session 6:
- Construction of the buggy frame and verification of its stability.
- Introduction to the integration of electronic components into the buggy design.
Week 7 & 8: Completion and Testing of Solar-Powered Buggy
- Session 7:
- Comprehensive review of all previous sessions.
- Installation of solar panels on the buggy and wiring them to the motors.
- Assembly and preliminary testing of the complete solar-powered buggy.
- Session 8:
- Final adjustments and thorough testing of the solar-powered buggy.
- Presentation of completed projects, sharing of experiences, and discussion on possible enhancements.
- Concluding the module with a 20-minute theory test to assess knowledge retention and understanding.