Lesson Details
How to make a DIY turntable using a DC motor?
Activities:
- Making a turntable to create beautiful patterns.
Curriculum:
Electronics for Kids – Level 1
Classroom Bundle Used: STEM Classroom Bundle, STEM Mini Classroom Bundle
Prerequisites:
Introduction to DC Motors
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Lesson Overview
In this activity, students will learn how to make a small DIY turntable, whose speed and direction can be controlled using evive’s slide switch and potentiometer.
Material Required
1 set of the following material per group of 3-5 students:
Component | Image | Quantity | Available in Bundle |
---|---|---|---|
evive | 1 | ||
Dual Shaft BO Motor | 1 | ||
Acrylic Part: Base Plate | 1 | ||
Thick Cardboard | 1 | ||
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks | 1 | ||
30mm M3 (Female to Female) | 4 | ||
M3 bolts of 8 mm Length | 4 | ||
Cable Ties | 5 |
Lesson Outline
Introduction - 5 minutes
Activity: Making a DIY Truntable - 35 minutes
Controlling and playing with the Turntable - 14 minutes
Wrapping up the lesson - 4 minutes