https://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Shravan&feedformat=atom(art)scienceblr - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T20:50:19ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.22.6https://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/ShravanShravan2015-10-18T09:24:52Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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<div>== '''Day1: Creating a Robot''' ==<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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== '''Capacitor and LED''' ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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== Resistors ==<br />
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=== Fixed Resistor ===<br />
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=== Variable Resistor === <br />
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=== LDR and Transistor ===<br />
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== 555 Oscillator ==<br />
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== Making a toy ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4926.JPG|200px|thumb|right]]A lot of thought had to be applied when it came to making a toy. A few toys look simple but the electronics behind it is quite complicated. I merged the idea of a toy and a kinetic sculpture. Using the lower half of a can for rotation with a motor, I attached strings with paper. With the switch kept ON, the toy makes patterns due to the rotation of the colored paper bits. It was actually an eye opener that the toys I bought in my childhood are not that difficult to create at home.<br />
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== Amplifier ==<br />
Reading the circuit diagram and getting the connections right was a lot of work. It was also frustrating when others were already done with the assignment. After cross checking between the diagram and the actual circuit I could figure out what's wrong. I was amused by the alien sounds that were created when connected with different capacitors. The LM386 looked like a 8 legged spider which made the connections increase in number and complexity.[[File:IMG 4930.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Connected Circuit]]<br />
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== Speaker ==<br />
Making our own working speakers,the assignment was a fun process. I chose a cardboard box and made a few modifications to keep the phone and for easy volume adjustment. [[File:IMG 5072.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Final Product]]<br />
The working of the speaker is shown in the video [[https://youtu.be/AqU4m6c4DzI]]<br />
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== Arduino ==<br />
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=== Blinking a LED ===<br />
It was my first time working with an Arduino board. I got accustomed to the few basic syntax rules as they were direct and coherent. Blinking a LED using Arduino, controlling the delay and also, controlling it with the LDR were simple tasks with simple commands. [[File:IMG 4947.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] Later, we also managed to connect a motor with the Arduino and controlled it with a LDR. The link for the video [[https://youtu.be/cE7vmzpP8Qw]]<br />
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=== Knight Rider ===<br />
By looking at the original video for Knight Rider, I thought that it was next to impossible to replicate the same effects. But soon enough as I started working on it, it was actually easy. The link for the video [[https://youtu.be/ijXYxlhmU0A]] [[File:IMG 4956.JPG|200px|thumb|center]]<br />
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=== Magic Man ===<br />
I was working in a group with Rajat and Mizba. I did not want to limit myself by doing only a particular task. Hence, I tried helping in all the stages; ideation, design, coding, making the body and connections, etc. UV sensor has a lot of varied uses for practical purposes. But we had to come up with an object that did something magical. We did a card trick in which the number on the card wpuld be represented by the number of flashing LEDs on the magician's hand. [[File:IMG 5118.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] To see the magic man's video, [[https://youtu.be/4xnrQ6AdBUY]]<br />
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== Pollution Sensor ==<br />
A group task done along with Payal, Prarthana, Shivon, Anushka, Rajat and Saurabh. Rajat and I were working on the infographics and the representation of collected data on the web. We chose to measure values of CO, temperature and humidity. We worked extensively on Illustrator and getting the color combinations right. It was a collective effort where the programming, coding and designing groups got together and discussed the progress each time. We finally represented the data using graphs plotting time on X-axis and the values on Y-axis.<br />
[[File:IMG 5370.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Initial Ideas]][[File:800px-Screen Shot 2.png|200px|thumb|center|Layout]][[File:IMG 5288.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Pollution Sensor]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/ShravanShravan2015-10-18T09:19:28Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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<div>== '''Day1: Creating a Robot''' ==<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
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== '''Capacitor and LED''' ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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== Resistors ==<br />
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=== Variable Resistor === <br />
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=== LDR and Transistor ===<br />
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== 555 Oscillator ==<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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== '''Capacitor and LED''' ==<br />
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=== LDR and Transistor ===<br />
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== 555 Oscillator ==<br />
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== Making a toy ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4926.JPG|200px|thumb|right]]A lot of thought had to be applied when it came to making a toy. A few toys look simple but the electronics behind it is quite complicated. I merged the idea of a toy and a kinetic sculpture. Using the lower half of a can for rotation with a motor, I attached strings with paper. With the switch kept ON, the toy makes patterns due to the rotation of the colored paper bits. It was actually an eye opener that the toys I bought in my childhood are not that difficult to create at home.<br />
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== Amplifier ==<br />
Reading the circuit diagram and getting the connections right was a lot of work. It was also frustrating when others were already done with the assignment. After cross checking between the diagram and the actual circuit I could figure out what's wrong. I was amused by the alien sounds that were created when connected with different capacitors. The LM386 looked like a 8 legged spider which made the connections increase in number and complexity.[[File:IMG 4930.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Connected Circuit]]<br />
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== Speaker ==<br />
Making our own working speakers,the assignment was a fun process. I chose a cardboard box and made a few modifications to keep the phone and for easy volume adjustment. [[File:IMG 5072.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Final Product]]<br />
The working of the speaker is shown in the video [[https://youtu.be/AqU4m6c4DzI]]<br />
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== Arduino ==<br />
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=== Blinking a LED ===<br />
It was my first time working with an Arduino board. I got accustomed to the few basic syntax rules as they were direct and coherent. Blinking a LED using Arduino, controlling the delay and also, controlling it with the LDR were simple tasks with simple commands. [[File:IMG 4947.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] Later, we also managed to connect a motor with the Arduino and controlled it with a LDR. The link for the video [[https://youtu.be/cE7vmzpP8Qw]]<br />
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=== Knight Rider ===<br />
By looking at the original video for Knight Rider, I thought that it was next to impossible to replicate the same effects. But soon enough as I started working on it, it was actually easy. The link for the video [[https://youtu.be/ijXYxlhmU0A]] [[File:IMG 4956.JPG|200px|thumb|center]]<br />
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=== Magic Man ===<br />
I was working in a group with Rajat and Mizba. I did not want to limit myself by doing only a particular task. Hence, I tried helping in all the stages; ideation, design, coding, making the body and connections, etc. UV sensor has a lot of varied uses for practical purposes. But we had to come up with an object that did something magical. We did a card trick in which the number on the card wpuld be represented by the number of flashing LEDs on the magician's hand. [[File:IMG 5118.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] To see the magic man's video, [[https://youtu.be/4xnrQ6AdBUY]]<br />
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[[File:IMG 5370.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Initial Ideas]][[File:800px-Screen Shot 2.png|200px|thumb|center|Layout]][[File:IMG 5288.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Pollution Sensor]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:IMG_5288.JPGFile:IMG 5288.JPG2015-10-18T09:07:23Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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<div>== '''Day1: Creating a Robot''' ==<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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== '''Capacitor and LED''' ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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== '''Capacitor and LED''' ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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[[File:IMG 4926.JPG|200px|thumb|right]]A lot of thought had to be applied when it came to making a toy. A few toys look simple but the electronics behind it is quite complicated. I merged the idea of a toy and a kinetic sculpture. Using the lower half of a can for rotation with a motor, I attached strings with paper. With the switch kept ON, the toy makes patterns due to the rotation of the colored paper bits. It was actually an eye opener that the toys I bought in my childhood are not that difficult to create at home.<br />
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Reading the circuit diagram and getting the connections right was a lot of work. It was also frustrating when others were already done with the assignment. After cross checking between the diagram and the actual circuit I could figure out what's wrong. I was amused by the alien sounds that were created when connected with different capacitors. The LM386 looked like a 8 legged spider which made the connections increase in number and complexity.[[File:IMG 4930.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Connected Circuit]]<br />
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Making our own working speakers,the assignment was a fun process. I chose a cardboard box and made a few modifications to keep the phone and for easy volume adjustment. [[File:IMG 5072.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Final Product]]<br />
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By looking at the original video for Knight Rider, I thought that it was next to impossible to replicate the same effects. But soon enough as I started working on it, it was actually easy. The link for the video [[https://youtu.be/ijXYxlhmU0A]] [[File:IMG 4956.JPG|200px|thumb|center]]<br />
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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== Making a toy ==<br />
[[File:IMG 4926.JPG|200px|thumb|right]]A lot of thought had to be applied when it came to making a toy. A few toys look simple but the electronics behind it is quite complicated. I merged the idea of a toy and a kinetic sculpture. Using the lower half of a can for rotation with a motor, I attached strings with paper. With the switch kept ON, the toy makes patterns due to the rotation of the colored paper bits. It was actually an eye opener that the toys I bought in my childhood are not that difficult to create at home.</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:IMG_4926.JPGFile:IMG 4926.JPG2015-10-17T07:58:34Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]<br />
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'''Real world problems: Sensing air pollution'''<br />
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When given this project we had no clue how to go about it. For this, we looked at the existing websites like Air Casting, Meta map(Jugaad sensor), Data canvas.<br />
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We started with listing down the points what we could think of. Initially we weren’t sure about which pollution to work upon. In groups, we began with research and brainstorming on ideas and different things we could work on. After researching we decided to work on air pollution.<br />
Staring with air pollution we ideated about how and what we needed to have within the sensor. From our research we figured out that there are three major air pollutants namely; carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. However, after looking at all possibilities, like availability of sensors , cost, feasiblity in given time etc. we decided to go for these three components; carbon monoxide, humidity and temperature. <br />
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We grouped ourselves within, and in groups we distributed work. One group worked on the circuit, and the device appearance. Another group worked on the tranmission of data from the values that we get into either a website or an app. Yet another group worked on the infographics bit, for conveying the data to the people in an understandable manner. We decided to go for website as it was appropriate for the given time period. <br />
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'''Building the circuit'''<br />
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We looked for circuits online, tried if they were working. Initially we faced problems as the sensors were working individually in the circuit. Later there was a task to make both the sensors work together. However, the readings that we got through the Arduino were the output voltage of the sensors. It was a task to convert these readings to the unit measures. As we weren’t able to find sufficient programming information from the internet that would help us with this conversion, it was a big trial and error quest. We managed to do that and soldered it to the PCB. Now the readings we got were in ppm (Carbon monoxide), % (Humidity) and ℃ (Temperature).<br />
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[[File:Breadboard circuit.jpg|200px]] [[File:PCB circuit.jpg|left|200px|Micro Robot]]<br />
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'''Transmitting the data'''<br />
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There were a couple of possible methods in which we could transmit the data from the Arduino to a laptop or phone. These included wifi shield, bluetooth shield, SD card shield, GSM shield etc. We decided to experiment with SD card shield and bluetooth shield. SD card shield was comparitively easy to work with as we were able to figure out the Arduino programming. Bluetooth and the wifi shield required some extra components for it to work along with the circuit. As the components required were not easily available we decided to carry forward with the method of tranmitting data using an SD card shield.<br />
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[[File:Device 4.jpg|200px]]<br />
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'''Representing the data (Infographics)'''<br />
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We looked upon internet for various different types of maps and ways of representing the data. Out of which we realised that a graph would be able to convey it most effectively to the audience. Also, graph was a feasible option as per the given time and the programming required to do the same. We brainstormed around a couple of variations and finalised one which used a line graph. <br />
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[[File:IMG 5370.JPG|200px]] [[File:IMG 5371.JPG|200px]] [[File:Line graph.JPG|200px]]<br />
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The location would be placed as a header (center aligned) along with date and time. The x-axis would represent the time whereas the y-axis would consist of the unit. The final graphs were made on illustrator.<br />
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'''Programming for the website'''<br />
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This was a challenging task as none of us had worked with html programming before. We planned to include Raphael.js for graphing out the data. However, as we started with actual programming, we realized we weren’t able to include everything into it. If we had already known html programming, we could have represented the data in a much better way. We decided on placing a map of Yelahanka on a page, which would have dots as links in different areas. As you click on them, another link opens; which shows the graph of the readings of that place. <br />
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We took a jpg map of Bangalore, created a red dot and used a lightbox trigger. JavaScript library was used to open the image of the graph of the collected data. It helps in opening the image on an existing image than opening it into a new image. We programmed it in such a way that once you click outside the graph, it goes back the the map. We even leant the different functions like absolute, relative and fixed auto etc. and also position, z-index, width, height, div, para and so on. We then tried including JavaScript library into html file, plotting multiple points and multiple graphs but it didn’t work out. Hence, we, for the time being decided on encripting a jpeg graph made on illustrator. Later we were also able to embed an actual Google map to the webpage instead of a mere jpeg one. <br />
Multiple data was taken from different areas in Yelahanka New Town and were placed accordingly on the webpage. <br />
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'''Final device'''<br />
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We started with ideating about the shape we wanted to have. We though of keeping it simple yet attractive. The box had to be designed in such a way that the circuits fits in properly causing no damage to the connections. Also, with this we didn’t want it to be a square. Keeping in mind we came up with a geometrical shape which had cavities for the sensors and was compact as well. Starting with the process of making we took measurements of the circuit and made the base. Kept a buffer height so that there was no damage to the connections. Later, took measurements of the sensors and made cavities for them and the switch. Next part was to design the battery space so that it becomes easy to replace them. To make this easy , we made a opening at the bottom and gave it a sliding cover . Material used to make this was a thin sun board, which was easy to work with and overall gave a better apperance to the device. Later, we gave it a coat of white acrylic paint which gave it a finished look.<br />
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[[File:Device 1.jpg|200px]]<br />
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[[File:Device 3.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device open.jpg|200px]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/DIY_pollution_sensorDIY pollution sensor2015-10-17T03:55:18Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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'''Real world problems: Sensing air pollution'''<br />
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When given this project we had no clue how to go about it. For this, we looked at the existing websites like Air Casting, Meta map(Jugaad sensor), Data canvas.<br />
From which we figured out three streams of enquiry for us:<br />
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What will we sense? What kind of pollution?<br />
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How would it be transmitted to a database?<br />
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How would we convey it to people? Infographics and programming bit of it.<br />
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We started with listing down the points what we could think of. Initially we weren’t sure about which pollution to work upon. In groups, we began with research and brainstorming on ideas and different things we could work on. After researching we decided to work on air pollution.<br />
Staring with air pollution we ideated about how and what we needed to have within the sensor. From our research we figured out that there are three major air pollutants namely; carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. However, after looking at all possibilities, like availability of sensors , cost, feasiblity in given time etc. we decided to go for these three components; carbon monoxide, humidity and temperature. <br />
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We grouped ourselves within, and in groups we distributed work. One group worked on the circuit, and the device appearance. Another group worked on the tranmission of data from the values that we get into either a website or an app. Yet another group worked on the infographics bit, for conveying the data to the people in an understandable manner. We decided to go for website as it was appropriate for the given time period. <br />
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'''Building the circuit'''<br />
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We looked for circuits online, tried if they were working. Initially we faced problems as the sensors were working individually in the circuit. Later there was a task to make both the sensors work together. However, the readings that we got through the Arduino were the output voltage of the sensors. It was a task to convert these readings to the unit measures. As we weren’t able to find sufficient programming information from the internet that would help us with this conversion, it was a big trial and error quest. We managed to do that and soldered it to the PCB. Now the readings we got were in ppm (Carbon monoxide), % (Humidity) and ℃ (Temperature).<br />
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[[File:Breadboard circuit.jpg|200px]] [[File:PCB circuit.jpg|left|200px|Micro Robot]]<br />
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'''Transmitting the data'''<br />
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There were a couple of possible methods in which we could transmit the data from the Arduino to a laptop or phone. These included wifi shield, bluetooth shield, SD card shield, GSM shield etc. We decided to experiment with SD card shield and bluetooth shield. SD card shield was comparitively easy to work with as we were able to figure out the Arduino programming. Bluetooth and the wifi shield required some extra components for it to work along with the circuit. As the components required were not easily available we decided to carry forward with the method of tranmitting data using an SD card shield.<br />
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[[File:Device 4.jpg|200px]]<br />
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'''Representing the data (Infographics)'''<br />
<br />
We looked upon internet for various different types of maps and ways of representing the data. Out of which we realised that a graph would be able to convey it most effectively to the audience. Also, graph was a feasible option as per the given time and the programming required to do the same. We brainstormed around a couple of variations and finalised one which used a line graph. <br />
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[[File:IMG 5370.JPG|200px]]<br />
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[[File:IMG 5371.JPG|200px]]<br />
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[[File:Line graph.JPG|200px]]<br />
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The location would be placed as a header (center aligned) along with date and time. The x-axis would represent the time whereas the y-axis would consist of the unit. The final graphs were made on illustrator.<br />
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'''Programming for the website'''<br />
<br />
This was a challenging task as none of us had worked with html programming before. We planned to include Raphael.js for graphing out the data. However, as we started with actual programming, we realized we weren’t able to include everything into it. If we had already known html programming, we could have represented the data in a much better way. We decided on placing a map of Yelahanka on a page, which would have dots as links in different areas. As you click on them, another link opens; which shows the graph of the readings of that place. <br />
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We took a jpg map of Bangalore, created a red dot and used a lightbox trigger. JavaScript library was used to open the image of the graph of the collected data. It helps in opening the image on an existing image than opening it into a new image. We programmed it in such a way that once you click outside the graph, it goes back the the map. We even leant the different functions like absolute, relative and fixed auto etc. and also position, z-index, width, height, div, para and so on. We then tried including JavaScript library into html file, plotting multiple points and multiple graphs but it didn’t work out. Hence, we, for the time being decided on encripting a jpeg graph made on illustrator. Later we were also able to embed an actual Google map to the webpage instead of a mere jpeg one. <br />
Multiple data was taken from different areas in Yelahanka New Town and were placed accordingly on the webpage. <br />
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[[File:Screen Shot 1.png|200px]]<br />
[[File:Screen Shot 2.png|200px]]<br />
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'''Final device'''<br />
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We started with ideating about the shape we wanted to have. We though of keeping it simple yet attractive. The box had to be designed in such a way that the circuits fits in properly causing no damage to the connections. Also, with this we didn’t want it to be a square. Keeping in mind we came up with a geometrical shape which had cavities for the sensors and was compact as well. Starting with the process of making we took measurements of the circuit and made the base. Kept a buffer height so that there was no damage to the connections. Later, took measurements of the sensors and made cavities for them and the switch. Next part was to design the battery space so that it becomes easy to replace them. To make this easy , we made a opening at the bottom and gave it a sliding cover . Material used to make this was a thin sun board, which was easy to work with and overall gave a better apperance to the device. Later, we gave it a coat of white acrylic paint which gave it a finished look.<br />
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[[File:Device 1.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device 2.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device 3.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device open.jpg|200px]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/DIY_pollution_sensorDIY pollution sensor2015-10-17T03:52:43Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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'''Real world problems: Sensing air pollution'''<br />
<br />
When given this project we had no clue how to go about it. For this, we looked at the existing websites like Air Casting, Meta map(Jugaad sensor), Data canvas.<br />
From which we figured out three streams of enquiry for us:<br />
<br />
What will we sense? What kind of pollution?<br />
<br />
How would it be transmitted to a database?<br />
<br />
How would we convey it to people? Infographics and programming bit of it.<br />
<br />
We started with listing down the points what we could think of. Initially we weren’t sure about which pollution to work upon. In groups, we began with research and brainstorming on ideas and different things we could work on. After researching we decided to work on air pollution.<br />
Staring with air pollution we ideated about how and what we needed to have within the sensor. From our research we figured out that there are three major air pollutants namely; carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide. However, after looking at all possibilities, like availability of sensors , cost, feasiblity in given time etc. we decided to go for these three components; carbon monoxide, humidity and temperature. <br />
<br />
We grouped ourselves within, and in groups we distributed work. One group worked on the circuit, and the device appearance. Another group worked on the tranmission of data from the values that we get into either a website or an app. Yet another group worked on the infographics bit, for conveying the data to the people in an understandable manner. We decided to go for website as it was appropriate for the given time period. <br />
<br />
'''Building the circuit'''<br />
<br />
We looked for circuits online, tried if they were working. Initially we faced problems as the sensors were working individually in the circuit. Later there was a task to make both the sensors work together. However, the readings that we got through the Arduino were the output voltage of the sensors. It was a task to convert these readings to the unit measures. As we weren’t able to find sufficient programming information from the internet that would help us with this conversion, it was a big trial and error quest. We managed to do that and soldered it to the PCB. Now the readings we got were in ppm (Carbon monoxide), % (Humidity) and ℃ (Temperature).<br />
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[[File:Breadboard circuit.jpg|200px]] [[File:PCB circuit.jpg|left|200px|Micro Robot]]<br />
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'''Transmitting the data'''<br />
<br />
There were a couple of possible methods in which we could transmit the data from the Arduino to a laptop or phone. These included wifi shield, bluetooth shield, SD card shield, GSM shield etc. We decided to experiment with SD card shield and bluetooth shield. SD card shield was comparitively easy to work with as we were able to figure out the Arduino programming. Bluetooth and the wifi shield required some extra components for it to work along with the circuit. As the components required were not easily available we decided to carry forward with the method of tranmitting data using an SD card shield.<br />
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[[File:Device 4.jpg|200px]]<br />
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'''Representing the data (Infographics)'''<br />
<br />
We looked upon internet for various different types of maps and ways of representing the data. Out of which we realised that a graph would be able to convey it most effectively to the audience. Also, graph was a feasible option as per the given time and the programming required to do the same. We brainstormed around a couple of variations and finalised one which used a line graph. <br />
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[[File:IMG 5370.jpg|200px]]<br />
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[[File:IMG 5371.jpg|200px]]<br />
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[[File:Line graph.jpg|200px]]<br />
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The location would be placed as a header (center aligned) along with date and time. The x-axis would represent the time whereas the y-axis would consist of the unit. The final graphs were made on illustrator.<br />
<br />
'''Programming for the website'''<br />
<br />
This was a challenging task as none of us had worked with html programming before. We planned to include Raphael.js for graphing out the data. However, as we started with actual programming, we realized we weren’t able to include everything into it. If we had already known html programming, we could have represented the data in a much better way. We decided on placing a map of Yelahanka on a page, which would have dots as links in different areas. As you click on them, another link opens; which shows the graph of the readings of that place. <br />
<br />
We took a jpg map of Bangalore, created a red dot and used a lightbox trigger. JavaScript library was used to open the image of the graph of the collected data. It helps in opening the image on an existing image than opening it into a new image. We programmed it in such a way that once you click outside the graph, it goes back the the map. We even leant the different functions like absolute, relative and fixed auto etc. and also position, z-index, width, height, div, para and so on. We then tried including JavaScript library into html file, plotting multiple points and multiple graphs but it didn’t work out. Hence, we, for the time being decided on encripting a jpeg graph made on illustrator. Later we were also able to embed an actual Google map to the webpage instead of a mere jpeg one. <br />
Multiple data was taken from different areas in Yelahanka New Town and were placed accordingly on the webpage. <br />
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[[File:Screen Shot 1.png|200px]]<br />
[[File:Screen Shot 2.png|200px]]<br />
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'''Final device'''<br />
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We started with ideating about the shape we wanted to have. We though of keeping it simple yet attractive. The box had to be designed in such a way that the circuits fits in properly causing no damage to the connections. Also, with this we didn’t want it to be a square. Keeping in mind we came up with a geometrical shape which had cavities for the sensors and was compact as well. Starting with the process of making we took measurements of the circuit and made the base. Kept a buffer height so that there was no damage to the connections. Later, took measurements of the sensors and made cavities for them and the switch. Next part was to design the battery space so that it becomes easy to replace them. To make this easy , we made a opening at the bottom and gave it a sliding cover . Material used to make this was a thin sun board, which was easy to work with and overall gave a better apperance to the device. Later, we gave it a coat of white acrylic paint which gave it a finished look.<br />
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[[File:Device 1.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device 2.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device 3.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[File:Device open.jpg|200px]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:IMG_5370.JPGFile:IMG 5370.JPG2015-10-17T03:44:05Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.<br />
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[[File:IMG 4806.JPG|200px|thumb|left|alt text]] The capacitor looks like a mini water tank with legs. Adding a capacitor to the circuit, the LED goes off slowly. The capacitor acts like a small battery storage and lets the current flow through the circuit even after the battery is disconnected. Capacitors of various values can be used to get the desired result. The duration in which the LED turns off differs as capacitors of different values are connected. The link for the video showing the circuit is [[https://youtu.be/Tz5iX3PLg64]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:IMG_4806.JPGFile:IMG 4806.JPG2015-10-10T23:26:21Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]<br />
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== '''Lighting up a LED using Potentiometer''' ==<br />
[[File:Potentiometer.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Lit up LED]] Letting variable resistance to pass through the circuit was possible by the use of a Potentiometer. The intensity of the light varied in accordance with the Potentiometer. Reading the circuit diagrams was easy. The breadboard was a fascinating piece. It made work easier as no soldering was required on it and the circuit would be completed even with the slightest contact. Potentiometer is an essential device which saved the LED from getting damaged by not letting excessive current flow.</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/ShravanShravan2015-10-09T14:41:02Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.<br />
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/ShravanShravan2015-10-09T14:02:48Z<p>Shravan: Created page with "== '''Day1: Creating a Robot''' == RobotIt was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic ..."</p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/User_talk:ShravanUser talk:Shravan2015-10-07T05:49:29Z<p>Shravan: Created page with " == '''Trip to SP Road''' == Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments. The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and..."</p>
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== '''Trip to SP Road''' ==<br />
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[[File:SP Road.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Vendors and hawkers for tools and equipments.]] The trip was a weary one. There is a constant buzz around and people never seem to stop there. The streets are narrow and workers carrying long steel rods and other cartons full of electronics always kept me on the move. It was amusing to see the vast variety available in each component. The entire shop looked as if it was of miniscule toys. [[File:Vishal Electronics.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Vishal Electronics.]]</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Vishal_Electronics.JPGFile:Vishal Electronics.JPG2015-10-07T05:43:19Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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[[File:Robot.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Robot]]It was a lively task making our own robots. Working on soldering, circuits and a few other basic components was really interesting as I felt that the Science textbooks were finally being put to use. The robots were tiny and vibrated due to the motor attached. They performed random motion and looked like an insect after the addition of legs made of wire.</div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Robot.jpgFile:Robot.jpg2015-10-06T12:53:22Z<p>Shravan: </p>
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<div></div>Shravanhttps://wiki.artscienceblr.org/wiki/index.php/File:IMG_Robot.JPGFile:IMG Robot.JPG2015-10-06T11:30:22Z<p>Shravan: Day1: MicroBot</p>
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<div>Day1: MicroBot</div>Shravan