ELECTRONICS IN THE HOME OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

This section includes the design of electronic devices or systems that could be of benefit to people or their pets in the home environment or recreational activities.
Examples would include alarms, displays, security systems, automation and control of household chores, fitness monitor, heart monitor, devices to help disabled people, etc.
There is a possibility that this particular could involve an intractive robot who minds the house and programmes TV, video, alarms and heating etc.

There are two subsections to this section:
a) Computer interfaced
b) Non-computer interfaced

ELECTRONICS IN THE WORKPLACE OR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

This section includes the design of electronic devices or systems that have applications in the work place, school settings, agricultural or possibly a warning systems for such weather related items as flooding, frosts detection, temperature both hot and cold. Examples would include alarms, displays, weighing and sensing devices, counters, timers, automation and control systems.

There are two subsections to this section:
a) Computer interfaced
b) Non-computer interfaced

JUNIOR

Year 9, 10 and 11 students may choose from any of the above sections.

CATEGORY CRITERIA

Comply with all Conditions of Entry and Presentation Criteria.

Design solutions may include known circuits that are used in innovative ways. The judges will focus on the originality of the overall design concepts, its usefulness and the circuitry that has been designed, built and applied.

Supply a written report that includes the design brief, relevant circuit diagram(s) and software flowcharts (if appropriate), prototype performance and an explanation of how the circuit works.

An evaluation of the performance of the design against the design brief is also required. Relevant photographs can be used to illustrate the application, key developments, circuit boards etc.

The judges reserve the right to have the finalist entries freighted to them at a designated venue.

Note: The Power Company may requires displays, securities and controls therefore students could work with other design section student if appropriate.

Curriculum Areas: Electronics and Control Technology, Electronics, Science and Physics.

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