Day 8: (Mon Sep 21, Week 5) Motor Circuits

Notes for 2026-09-21.

Assignments

Note: the in-class demonstration has been delayed to Wed Sep 23 due to laser cutter access issues.

Assignment, revised due date Wed Sep 23: Exercise: Motor Music. Please have the device ready to demo in class and submit documentation to Assignment 4 Shared Folder.

Preview note: the assignment due Mon Sep 28 will involve automating your motor-driven music device, so you’ll be keeping it intact after the Wednesday demo.

Agenda

  1. Basic circuit theory (Summary Guide: Basic Circuits)

  2. Common parts (Common Electronic Parts)

  3. Motor driver circuits (DC Motor Examples - Raspberry Pi Pico)

  4. Individual consultations for Exercise: Motor Music