Housekeeping
Adds/Drops
- Currently we are full. However, I will let 2 more people in, under the assumption that a couple of people will drop this class as the quarter continues
- Add requirement: A laptop with Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator version CS3 or CS4 installed, and willingness to find space in odd places
- Last Day to Add/Drop or change grade type: Oct 7th
Who's In...
- Check the roster
How We Do Role
Don't forget to sign in!
- Sign in with your initials by start of class
- Failing to sign in means an absence from class!
Getting To Know You, Part I
Fill In The Index Card
- Last name, first if you want to…
- Make it bold!
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This Is Where It's At
- I guess I'm a control freak…
Overview
Let's Look Over The Overview
It's here
Getting To Know You
Photo Time
- A Simple photograph of you please, holding up your card
- You are in no way obligated to have your photo taken, it's only for me to remember who you are come final grading time.
Break
Basic Concepts
What is Electricity?
Let's Look At Atoms
An Electron
- An electron has a negative charge
A Proton
- A proton has a positive charge
A Neutron
- A neutron has no charge
Ions
An Atom with an extra electron is a Negative Ion
An Atom with missing electron is a Positive Ion
Electrons
The Movers & Shakers of Electricity
- Free Electrons
- Can Be At Rest: Negative Static Electricity
- Can Be Missing: Positive Static Electricity
- Can Be Moving: An Electrical Current
We Will Work With Moving Electrons
Safety
- AC Electricity Can Kill
- DC, not so much, but it can hurt
- Watch out for large capacitors
- You Can Hurt Electronics
- Don't shuffle your feet
- Ground yourself before touching electrical parts
- Lead is in solder and some electrical parts
- Wash hands after using
- Solder only in a well ventilated area, don't breath in the fumes (wear a mask if you don't have a fan)
Assigned Reading
Outside Project
Assignment #1
Assignment #1: Acquire junk motors, switches, electronic noise-making toys and/or keyboards