DIY Turntable
Lesson Details
- Kit Used: evive Starter Kit
- Subject: Electronics
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Grade: 6th, 7th
Prerequisites: Introduction to Motor
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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
