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Traffic lights

From seeing traffic lights every day on the streets we drive on to finding out how to program and produce them. In this course students will learn how the backdoor of traffic lights looks like.


Audience

People interested in mechatronics, electronics, plc programming, IT, electrics and robotics.

Goals

To understand how PLC programming works on a real life example. Create your own traffic light system from zero.


1 - 2 weeks Ref: ECTL

Week 1

Day 1
Introduction

The student will perform a simulated interview practice and learning the outcomes of the program. Health and safety rules at work.

Day 2
CAD software

The student will get used to the software to start making 3D objects with help of our written guide.

Day 3
Design simple 3D objects

The student will make two simple 3D objects to get used to the tools inside the software.

Day 4
Remodelling exmaple traffic lamp

The student will recreate their own model inside the CAD software taking into consideration LED dimensions using a premade traffic light.

Day 5
Printing

The student will do an introduction course and learn the basics in 3D printing to start printing their designed traffic lamps.

Week 2

Day 1
PCB design

The student will learn how to create and design their own electronic circuit boards using a single layer board to make the circuit board for each traffic lamp.

Day 2
Soldering practice with SMDs and THTs

The student will learn how to solder properly using Surface Mounted Devices and Through-Hole Technology.

Day 3
PLC Programming

The student will write a program on the PLC Controller to manage the light changing sequences.

Day 4
Wiring

The student will complete the wiring of the LEDs with the circuit board and the same with the PLC Controller.

Day 5
Mounting and testing

The student will mount the traffic lamps to the board and test out the traffic lights. Time for fixing and debugging if needed.
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