iSTEM Core Module 3 Mechatronics 1 – Mechantronics Skills

 

Students Learn About

  • building mechatronic components
  • programming logic
  • writing macros
  • fault finding

Students Learn To

  • build mechatronic components using a variety of electrical and mechanical componentry
  • use a range of equipment to carry out experiments and construct projects in relation to mechatronic systems
  • use a programming language to control mechatronic devices
  • write macros to complete a variety of operations involving mechatronics

 

Downloads

Sphero SPRK STEM Challenges 5 MB
From polygons to percentages, CORE lessons explore the principals of math and science through programming. SPRK begins with MacroLab - a visual programming app. After completing 5 MacroLab lessons, students will be ready to take on lessons in OrbBasic - utilising a powerful app for text-based programming.
Mechatronics Resource Folio 15 MB
This resource folio has some good materials that could be adapted to any mechatronics unit for iSTEM. Note references Lego Mindstorms NXT.
Mechatronics E-Portfolio for Accompanying Resource Folio 15 MB
This E-Portfolio for the accompanying resource folio has some good materials that could be adapted to any mechatronics unit for iSTEM. Note references Lego Mindstorms NXT.
Lego Guard Dog Building Instructions 14 MB
Lego Guard Dog Building Instructions

Videos

The resource will show you how to make a very simple DC Motor that will help you understand them better.
A motor is found in kids toys' and laser cutters, this video will explore how it works and what else we can use them for.
You will explore what a multimeter will measure and how to use it.