Objectives:

  • Foundation in electronics prototyping using breadboards
  • Hands-on practice with expert guidance.

Session 1: Introduction to Electronics and Electricity

  • Duration: 2 hours
Objectives:
  • Understand basic concepts of electricity and electrical energy.
  • Learn about fundamental electronic components.
Topics:
  • Basics of electricity: voltage, current, resistance
  • Understanding Ohm’s Law
  • Introduction to basic components: resistors, capacitors, diodes, LEDs

Exercises:

Build a simple series and parallel circuit on a breadboard.

Session 2: Tools and Equipment for Prototyping

  • Duration: 2 hours
Objectives:
  • Familiarize with tools and equipment used for prototyping.
Topics:
  • Overview of prototyping tools: multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes
  • Setting up a breadboard and connecting components
  • Safety tips and best practices

Exercises:

  • Set up a basic circuit using provided tools and measure voltage and current with a multimeter.

Session 3: Circuit Design and Troubleshooting

  • Duration: 2 hours
Objectives:

  • Learn basic circuit design principles and troubleshooting techniques.

Topics:
  • Designing simple circuits using schematic diagrams
  • Common issues and troubleshooting methods
  • Testing and verifying circuit functionality

Exercises:

Design, control and troubleshoot a simple LED blinking circuit.

Session 4: Introduction to Boolean Logic Operations

  • Duration: 2 hours
Objectives:
  • Understand the basics of Boolean logic operations.
Topics:
  • Introduction to logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR
  • Combining logic gates to create complex logic circuits
  • Practical applications of Boolean logic in electronics

Exercises:

Build and test basic logic gate circuits on a breadboard.

Session 5: Using 555 Timer IC in Circuits

  • Duration: 3 hours
Objectives:
  • Learn to use the 555 Timer IC for various logic operations.
Topics:
  • Introduction to the 555 Timer IC and its modes: astable, monostable, and bistable
  • Configuring the 555 Timer for different applications
  • Using the 555 Timer to control LEDs

Exercises:

Program a 555 Timer IC to create an LED blinking circuit with adjustable frequency.

Session 6: Advanced Prototyping Techniques and Final Project

  • Duration: 3 hours
Objectives:
  • Explore advanced prototyping techniques and complete a final project.
Topics:
  • Introduction to additional components: transistors, relays, switches
  • Integrating multiple components in a complex circuit
  • Final project: Designing and building a logic operation circuit using the 555 Timer and LEDs

Exercises:

Complete the final project and demonstrate its functionality.

Session 7: Conclusion and Further Learning

  • Duration: 2 hours

Objectives

  • Review the key concepts learned and explore further learning opportunities.

Topics:

Recap of the workshop and key takeaways
Introduction to additional resources and advanced topics
Suggested further training:

  • Microcontroller programming,
  • Advanced circuit design, PCB design
Exercises:

Q&A session and discussing next steps for continued learning.

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