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. MQ-2 Gas Sensor – detects LPG, methane, and smoke.

  2. To produce a sound alert when gas concentration exceeds the threshold.

  3. Because sound and light together ensure the warning reaches people even if one type of signal is missed (e.g., loud environment or poor visibility).
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