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Discover if This Circuit Will Work with Affordable and Lazy Solutions - Jamie
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the functionality of a proposed circuit design, with a focus on whether it will work as intended without requiring extensive components. The scope includes practical application and conceptual understanding of circuit design.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- Jamie questions the viability of a circuit design, expressing concerns about purchasing unnecessary components.
- Dave asserts that the circuit will not work due to improper connections, specifically mentioning that only one side of the battery is connected and all LED legs are tied to a single power rail.
- Dave emphasizes the importance of using schematic diagrams over pictorial representations for clarity in circuit design.
- Dave encourages Jamie to replicate the corrected circuit on a breadboard and to share a picture for further verification before applying power.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is disagreement regarding the functionality of the original circuit design, with Jamie questioning its viability and Dave asserting it will not work. The discussion remains unresolved as Jamie has not yet tested the revised circuit.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include potential misunderstandings in circuit design principles, the need for schematic literacy, and the reliance on visual representations that may not convey all necessary information.
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davenn
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sophiecentaur
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Schematic circuit diagrams are much more useful than quasi pictorial diagrams. It's a good idea to learn to use schematics as a matter of course. If someone is not planning to use breadboard, then they need to translate twice and the symbols can be a bit vague if you don't stick to the rules.
It's a bit like showing pictures of piles of beans rather than using numerical symbols, to describe an arithmetic operation.
Dave has demonstrated very well, how to do the 'properly'.
It's a bit like showing pictures of piles of beans rather than using numerical symbols, to describe an arithmetic operation.
Dave has demonstrated very well, how to do the 'properly'.
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davenn
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Jamie,
can you now take that circuit I have shown you and transfer it to your breadboard ?
have a go and show us a pic before you put power onto the board so we can make sure its OK
Make sure you have the LEDs orientated the correct way
cheers
Dave
can you now take that circuit I have shown you and transfer it to your breadboard ?
have a go and show us a pic before you put power onto the board so we can make sure its OK
Make sure you have the LEDs orientated the correct way
cheers
Dave