Design & Technology SuperLab
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Design & Technology SuperLab is built over a decade of content creation and iterations in authentic learning environment to help you design and create successful projects with step-by-step picture, text, animations and video (with subtitle) illustrations.
The series has been used in school teaching, student project works and individual self-learning in Asia and Europe.
Specifications
Suitable for
Teachers
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More than 1,000 original videos with subtitles, animations, photos and illustrations spanning across nearly 1,000 pages of course materials;
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Ready materials help to save at least 70% of time and effort to build lessons, simulations and activities;
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Expert tips and tricks, step-by-step guides and ready project components/kits to give head-starts, and increase confidence and success rate of designing and making creative projects.
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Learners
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Acquire extensive knowledge through fundamental illustrations and videos, and everyday applications;
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Aid visualisation and facilitate application of concepts;
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Generate countless creative ideas from the substantial examples with videos, animations and construction tips;
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Construct with jigs, pre-cut parts and exact original components featured;
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Build your design journal using the step-by-step templates.
Makers
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Create projects from scratch with the step-by-step video guides;
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Expert tips and tricks on enhancing the making experience and outcome.
DESIGN JOURNAL
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Planning
Gantt Chart
Research Plan
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Design Brief
Situation | Brief | Analysis
Primary Research
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Design Specifications
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Generating Ideas
Initial Ideas
Ideation Techniques
Selection
Developing Ideas
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Costing the Project
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Sketching and Drawing
Orthographic Drawings
Pictorial Drawings
Computer-aided Drawings
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Mock-up
Flow Chart
Development Sheet
Modelling
Planning Sheet
Manufacturing Diary
Manufacturing Plan
Cutting List
Available Forms of Materials (Wood, Metal, Plastics, Paper Stock)
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Realising the Prototype
Technology
Producing a Full-Size Solution
Industrial Practices | Control Systems | QC & QA | Evaluation & Testing
MATERIALS
Introduction to Materials
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties (toughness, durability, strength, hardness, elasticity, etc.)
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Properties and Uses
Woods (Natural Timer, Processed Wood)
Metals (Ferrous Metal, Non-ferrous Metal & Alloys)
Plastics (Thermoplastics, Thermosets)
Compliant Materials (paper, cardboard, etc.)
MECHANISMS SUPERLAB
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Designing
Introduction
Designing
Box/Frame
The Bit on Top
Backdrop
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Mechanisms
Introduction | Applications | Marking Out | Making
Cams
Gears
Cranks
Pulleys
Linkages
Levers
Ratchets
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Extension
Introduction | Marking Out | Making
Cam Followers
Handles
Shafts
Shaft Supports
Connecting Rods
Springs
Friction
Fixing Techniques
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Resources
Worksheets
Templates
References
ELECTRONICS SUPERLAB
Control Systems
Systems (Open-loop, Closed-loop, etc.)
Electronics (Materials, Concepts, Components)
Pneumatics
Products and Applications
Manufacturing Processes
Quality and Production
Health and Safety
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Electronics
Introduction | Circuits | Components | Soldering | Installing
Audio Amplifier
Light
Logic Alarm
Radio
Water Level Alarm
Timer
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Extension
Vacuum Forming
Packaging
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Resources
Worksheets
Templates
References
STRUCTURES SUPERLAB
Introduction to Structures
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Types of Structure
Roof Trusses
Warren Truss
Howe Truss
Monocoque Structures
Beams
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Forces Acting Upon a Structure
Bending
Tension
Compression
Torsion
Shearing
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Structural Failure
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Factor of Safety
Project Kits
Online ordering of jigs, pre-cut parts, project kits and featured electronics component kits is available to start projects right away.
