Introduction
Getting Started
Systems approach
Mechanical
Cam
Crankshaft
Gearbox
Limit switch
Linear actuator
Pulley
Smart spring
Smart wire
Spring
Gearing
Outputs
7-segment display
Bargraph
DC Motor
Infra-red output
Light output
Linear movement
Magnetism output
Movement
Outputs
Rotary motion
Solenoid
Sound output
Thermocolour sheet
Transducer driver
Processes
Logic
Combinational logic
AND gate from NAND gates
IR decoder
IR encoder
Sequential logic
Latch
Shift register
AND gate
AND gate in software
CMOS AND gate
Inverter
Multiple input AND gate
NAND gate
NOR gate
OR gate
Passive AND gate
XOR gate
Multivibrators
Astable
Monostable
Op amps
Differential amplifier
Comparator
Inverting amplifier
Non-inverting amplifier
Ramp generator
Summing amplifier
Signal conversion
+Analogue to digital
+Comparator
+Digital to analogue
+Schmitt trigger
Product design
PCB design
Points to consider
Typical errors
Using Ranger
eChip Blocks
Inputs
8 pin Picaxe
Light sensor
Molex input
Preset pot
IR proximity switch
Push button
Reed switch
Slotted IR switch
Temperature sensor
Tilt switch
Outputs
Output devices
Siren
Lamp
Solenoid
Heater
Water pump
Muscle wire
Output blocks
Optical
7-segment display
Bargraph
LED
Bi-colour LED
Tri-colour LED
Quad-colour LED
Sound
Buzzer
Melody generator
Piezo sounder
Speaker
Drivers
Mosfet driver 5A
Motor driver
Transistor driver 100mA
Transistor driver 1A
Relay
8 pin Picaxe
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Power supply
Mains adapter
Battery pack
Process
Test and measurement
Fault finding
Frequency counter
Function generator
Logic probe
Measurement
Multimeter
Oscilloscope
Picoscope
Test equipment
Test schedule
Transistor tester
Components
Potentiometer
Light dependent resistor
Thermistor
Resistor
Battery
MOSFET transistor
Electromagnet
DC Motor
Modulated IR detector
Theory
Battery Internal resistance
Inductive loads
Units and Multipliers
Spli-rail power supply
Darlington driver
Analogue signals
Digital signals
Potential divider
Ultrasonic range finding
Truth tables
Image formation
Motor speed control
Position control
Power dissipation
Control systems
Pulse width modulation
Representation of information
Turing test
Construction
Product assembly
Fitting front panel components
Fitting sockets
Fitting push buttons
Fitting LEDs
Fitting switches
Fitting 7 segment display
Securing PCBs
Wiring
Extending wires
Heatshrink sleeving
PCB assembly
Removing components
Making PCB track changes
Working with surface mount components
Errors to avoid
Soldering faults
Making enclosures
Marking out
Making holes
Front panel labels
Vacuum forming
Surface finishing
HIPS fabrication
AQA Exam work
Electronic Products
Folder
Checklist
Brief
Specification
Research
Block diagram
Circuit diagram
PCB Design
Test schedule
Test results
Programming
Case design
Evaluation
Written Exam
What is tested
AS/A2 Electronics
Report
Contents
Checklist
Examples
Typical errors
Inputs
Force
Heat Output
Infra Red
Light input
Liquid flow
Liquid level
Magnetism
Moisture
Movement input
Position
Pressure
Sound input
Strain
Resources
Projects
Jitterpot
Test Yourself
Pin-outs
Transistors
Logic
Useful circuits
4017 Digital dice
4017 Tally counter
LDR Circuits
40106 Circuits

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