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Torquay Boys Grammar School

Torquay Boys Grammar School

Design and Technology Year 9

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Year 9 Scheme

  • MP3 Amplifier

Pupils will draw on their experience and skills gained in years 7 and 8 and develop these further through designing and making an personal music amplifier.  The project is divided into three sections;

  • Case - Pupils make a wooden former and vacuum form a box.
  • Circuit - Pupils solder in the electronic components into a pre manufactured PCB.
  • Front panel - CAD CAM is used to design, model and manufacture a front panel from acrylic.

  • Wooden Draw System.

Taught over 2 hours per fortnight