DIY Turntable
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
