Building the Torch:

What your doing

You need to develop a torch that will enable you to see at night, the
switched available arent sufficient so you will need to make one that
works for your torch. Think about what a torch does and how or why they
are effective, think about what a switch is and how they work. How can
you make your own, discuss this below.
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What youll need
LED
9 Volt Battery
Battery Clip
Wires
o Red for Positive
o Black for Negative
You will be creating your own switch

Things you have identified that you need











The Circuit Diagram:

What is each component, draw it and name it in the table below.
Component Image: Component Name:

















Design it
Using the space below design and annotate a design for your torch.



















How youll do it
1. Connect and solder together your circuit.
You will need to connect it all up without a switch to start, to turn it on and
off you can just remove and attach the battery from the clip.
Ensure your LED is in the right way.
2. You will need to implement your switch design, and build your
interface/enclosure.
3. At this stage we need to test your switch, cut the wire at the point you
want your switch on your circuit and set it up.
4. When working, complete your torch and test it.
What next
From here you might want to enhance your torch, come up with some ideas, run
through the design process and discuss with me your ideas, if we can do it we
will. There are lots of ways to enhance your torch, it could be to do with colour,
intensity, flashing, signalling, timing, etc.


Success
Criteria
Accelerated Expected Low
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Analysis
The problem has been clearly identified and noted prior
to the design phase, some ideas have been suggested
and further research is evident.
The problem has been clearly identified and noted
prior to the design phase.
Some notes have been made about the task.
Design and
Planning
Planning has been done to identify any materials
required and a clear annoyed design put forth.
Materials have been identified and a drawing
explained.
Materials listed and potential torch drawn,
little description provided of requirements or
ideas.
Development
The circuit has been assembled based on the diagram
and functions as expected; any testing has been
executed and acted upon efficiently and effectively. The
torch assembled reflects the design and functions as
outlined in the design, i.e. the switch works as described
and it lights up the night.
The circuit has been assembled based on the
diagram and functions as expected. The torch
assembled generally reflects the design and
functions as outlined in the design, i.e. the switch
works and it lights up the night.
The circuit has been assembled and functions
as expected. The torch assembled generally
reflects the design and works, i.e. the switch
works and it lights up the night.
Testing and
Evaluation
Testing has been carried out throughout the process
and modifications have been made as necessary, these
have been minor.
Testing has been carried out throughout the process
and modifications have been made with much
consultation.
Testing has been carried out and when
prompted changes may have been made.