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Technology and design revision checklist

The document is a revision checklist for GCSE Technology and Design, covering key topics in Unit 1 and Unit 2. It includes sections on designing, manufacturing, electronic and microelectronic control systems, mechanical and pneumatic control systems, and computer control systems. Each section outlines essential concepts, materials, processes, and design principles necessary for understanding the subject.

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Technology and design revision checklist

The document is a revision checklist for GCSE Technology and Design, covering key topics in Unit 1 and Unit 2. It includes sections on designing, manufacturing, electronic and microelectronic control systems, mechanical and pneumatic control systems, and computer control systems. Each section outlines essential concepts, materials, processes, and design principles necessary for understanding the subject.

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GCSE Technology and design revision

checklist/guide
Unit 1
1. Designing

 Design and Communication


o Understanding the design process, including:
 Identifying design opportunities
 Conducting research
 Developing design briefs and specifications
 Generating and developing design ideas
 Prototyping and modeling
 Evaluating designs
 Communicating design ideas using various media and techniques

2. Manufacturing

 Materials and Processes


o Exploring various materials and their properties:
 Timber
 Metals
 Plastics
 Textiles
 Composites
 Smart materials
 Modern materials
o Understanding different manufacturing techniques:
 Casting
 Forming
 Joining
 Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
o Evaluating the suitability of materials and processes for specific applications

3. Electronic and Microelectronic Control Systems

 Fundamentals of Electronics
o Basic electronic components and their functions:
 Resistors
 Capacitors
 Diodes
 Transistors
 Integrated circuits
o Understanding microelectronics and integrated circuits
o Designing simple electronic circuits
o Introduction to microcontrollers and programming

4. Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems

 Mechanical Systems
o Principles of levers, pulleys, gears, and cams
o Mechanical advantage and efficiency
o Designing and analysing mechanical linkages
 Pneumatic Systems
o Basics of pneumatics and fluid power
o Designing and controlling pneumatic circuits
o Understanding pneumatic actuators and valves

5. Control Systems

 Computer Control Systems


o Input-process-output models
o Flowcharting and algorithm development
o Programming concepts
o Designing systems with sensors and actuators
o Understanding feedback mechanisms in control systems

Unit 2
B. Mechanical and Pneumatic Control Systems

 Complex mechanical linkages and mechanisms


 Designing automated mechanical systems
 Advanced pneumatic system design and troubleshooting
 Integration of mechanical and pneumatic systems

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