TEL3M Independent Study Projects (ISPs): Fall 2016

Independent Study Projects. Please read the philosophy of why ACES pursue Independent Study Projects so vigorously.

To my mind, the characteristics of a great project include such aspects as imagination, creativity, a degree of risk and, sometimes, even simplicity, to name a few. Check out the flashlight circuit 'board' this guy made out of little more that a piece of paper and a pencil. Simple, but inspiring. Consider, possibly, a problem that needs a solution. Boyan Slat did at age 17 when he was in high school; four years later he was cleaning up the world's oceans. So, dig in, think, dream, research, and explore possible project pursuits. Be discerning: don't accept the first thing that comes along. Above all, remember this is your education. You can choose a path of little resistance, but who would you be short-changing?

You'll be expected to maintain the progress of your ISP so have your phone handy to at all times to capture the images of your journey. Be conscious of the fact that a two-page summary of your project will appear in your ER after Presentation Day for more permanent record of your efforts. You may wish to take into account the ISP Evaluation document that will be applied on your Presentation Day.

Also, don't underestimate the value of an enterprise/entrepreneurial aspect to your project that could see a number of units of your project for sale in the Dragon's Lair or beyond, reaching an even a broader audience.

ACE
TITLE
DESCRIPTION
Anderson, J.
Gas Station Sign
I will use 7-segment displays and analog oscillators to create a gas station sign.
Brocklehurst, R.
Touchscreen
I will be creating a touchscreen that will write when you move your finger across it.
Christmann, B.
Smoke Alarm
When a sensor senses smoke it turns a light on.
Connolly, S,
Rain Alarm and
Water Detector
An alarm that both lights up and buzzes when coming in contact with water
Corley, J.
A Capacitor-Driven Clock
This circuit uses capacitors as timers that will fill and drain turning on LEDs to represent the times in seconds.
Costigan, J.
Tunable Analog Oscillator
I will design and build a tunable Analog oscillator that will play different notes when buttons are pressed
Danson, S.
The Score Keeper
My project is a scoreboard that can keep a score up to 9 using a 7-segment display.
Fiset-Algarvio, K.
Binary to Decimal Converter
It converts a binary number into a decimal number.
Hodgson, A.
Music-Operated
Dancing LEDs
Mainly using transistors and capacitors LEDS will flash on and off according to the music being played.
Kirby, P.
LED Music Box
I will make an analog oscillator that will light up at my touch.
Knezevic, S.
Combination Lock Circuit
A twelve-character keypad, which if the right combination is entered will unlock something
Laurin, B.
Wind-Powered Car
A car with a fan on it that will be propelled by the fan.
Le Feuvre, M.
Fan
I will build a circuit of a fan and install it in a case with fan propellers.
Livingston, M.
The Electric Piano
I will be creating an electric piano out of resistors, pushbuttons, wires, capacitors and a 555 timer IC.
Mackintosh, E.
The Heat Sensor
A device that senses heat and when it gets too hot LEDs and buzzers will go off
McLeish, A.
Noe, D.
Digital Dice
When you press a button, 6 LEDs will start flashing. When you release the button, one LED will stay on corresponding to your number.
Pristine, F.
Buzzing IR Net
I will be makng a circuit that buzzes when an Infrared beam is cut.
Reed, H.
555 Timer Traffic Light
This is a circuit using the 555 IC to simulate traffic lights at an intersection.
Tao, L.
Combination Lock
and Switch
An NPN-powered combination lock that allows the right combination to simulate the opening of a door
Vourkoutiotis, Y.
Clap Circuit
When I clap an LED will turn on.

Grade Contribution to Final Mark
10
30%
11
S:M = 20%:35% = 50%
12
S:M:L = 20%:25%:30% = 75%

For the bulk of your formal education you have been, and will continue to be, required to consume curriculum chosen for you by someone else. Fortunately (hopefully) you will put this knowledge and skill to good use in your future. However, jumping through someone else's hoops alone does not, typically, secure future success. For that, you must demonstrate your own initiative, motivation, and passion. These qualities need to be cultivated and our Grade 10 hardware course is a perfect place to start. There is so much to learn and there are so many great projects out there that offer stimulating contexts within which to develop and refine your interests.