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
  1. Which Arduino function creates a pause in milliseconds?

  2. Why can timers be better than delays?

  3. What might happen if both red and green lights are ON together?
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