Course Content
Lesson 1: What is an Actuator?
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Introduction
What You Will Learn
Activity – Explore Different Actuators
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 2: Turn Signals into Motion
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Introduction
What You Will Learn?
Activity – Code a Servo Motor to Rotate Based on Button Press
Conclusion
Quiz
Lesson 3: Timing and Control
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Introduction – Why Machines Need Timing
Everyday Examples of Timing in Action
Key Concepts
What You Will Learn?
Activity – Build a Traffic Signal
Conclusion
Quiz
Challenge Task
Lesson 4: Smart Alerts and Feedback
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Introduction – How Machines Talk to Us
Everyday Examples of Alerts
Key Concepts
What You Will Learn
Activity – Gas Leak Alarm
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
Quiz
Quiz Answers
Challenge Task
Lesson 5: Automate with Purpose
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Introduction – Making Machines Work for Us
Everyday Examples of Automation
Key Concepts
What You Will Learn
Activity – Auto Water Tap
Advanced Version – Energy Saving Feature
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
Quiz
Quiz Answers
Challenge Task
Lesson 6: Show Your Smart Machine
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Introduction – Becoming an Inventor
What You Will Learn
Key Concepts
Activity – Final Project
Example Student Projects
Troubleshooting
Conclusion
Quiz
Quiz Answers
Challenge Task
C10: Arduino / RPi Pico Advanced – Actuator Interfacing

Fire alarm

Loud buzzer

Warn people to evacuate

Microwave beeping

Beep sound

Indicate cooking is done

Car reverse sensor

Beeping sound

Warn driver of nearby obstacles

Gas leak detector

Loud siren

Prevent accidents by warning early

Washing machine buzzer

Short beep

Notify user that wash cycle is complete
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