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Smart Crumb Starter Pack

Smart Crumb Starter Pack, A Smart Crumb is a new way of connecting intelligent devices to the Crumble Controller, using only one output. You can even chain multiple different Smart Crumbs to the same output! There are dedicated blocks to control the Smart Crumbs, under the new ‘Smart’ category in the software. This pack contains all three Smart Crumbs: Digits, Pitch and Temperature. Output values between -999 and 9999, generate notes and measure temperature in °C. They can be used to make heat controlled alarms, carnival games, digital songs...

What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?

What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building Bulletin 81...

Crumble Class Pack

Crumble Class Pack, A comprehensive kit for classes of up to 30 pupils, supplied in a Gratnells tray. All components can be easily connected using “crocodile” leads. The kit includes: 16 x Crumble Controller 32 x Sparkles 16 x Crumble-friendly Light Sensors 16 x Crumble-friendly Buzzers 16 x Crumble-friendly Push Switch 16 x Crumble-friendly Battery Boxes (with short circuit protection) 16 x Croc leads (set of 12) 16 x Micro USB Cables 32 x Geared Motors with Croc Leads 32 x Wheels (to fit motors) 1 x Gratnells Tray with...

Yes we’re good at designing and make stuff, but can you write about it?

Yes we’re good at designing and make stuff, but can you write about it?, I certainly don’t consider myself to be good at writing but the other day I was embarrassed to be complimented on something I’d produced. I responded by saying that’s it’s less than one’s ability to write and more one’s ability to read and reflect on the writings of others that is important. For that is essential to inform the thinking that underpins what you in turn write yourself. Without doing the former, one is less likely to produce...

In conversation with STEM Racing's Andrew Denford

Founder and Chairman at F1 in Schools, Andrew Denford, Many people familiar with this podcast will recognise the name 'F1 in Schools', a design, teamwork and engineering challenge that has existed in schools for over two decades. Some of you will have competed in either regional or, if you are fortunate enough, national finals. Others...I want to say the elite few, as getting there is some achievement, will have made it to the world finals, held to coincide with an F1 race somewhere in the world and closely aligned to the FIA....

Embedding control into the D&T curriculum with the BBC micro:bit

Embedding control into the D&T curriculum with the BBC micro:bit, Session Content: What is the micro:bit? it’s a micro-controller packaged on a small board with buttons, LEDs and sensors that you program using a computer, phone or tablet using simple blocks. It makes abstract concepts tangible, and students can get results in seconds. What can it do? you can use it to make real, working electronic products, prototype larger systems or make larger, connected systems using radio. Simple projects like a step...

Dyson Airwrap Poster

Dyson Airwrap Poster, This poster spotlights the Dyson Airwrap™ which a fantastic case study of how engineering and design can be used in everyday products. Developed over six years and nearly 650 prototypes, the Airwrap™ uses the Coanda effect, a principle in fluid dynamics, to style hair without extreme heat. Made from durable, heat-resistant materials, the Airwrap™ represents showcases experimentation, precision, and science-led design. It encourages students to explore how aerodynamics, materials science, and prototyping can come together in unexpected industries. Use this poster to inspire discussion around how design thinking...

In Conversation with Jamie Robinson

CEO and Founder of Mashoom, Jamie Robinson, This episode represents a slightly different approach to the podcast as we look at the world of coding and data sharing through the eyes of an entrepreneur and business owner. Listen here.Jamie Robinson is the founder and CEO of Mashoom, a solution that Jamie initially designed while he was a second-year student at UCL studying Mechanical Engineering; and needed a solution when all of the data for a Formula Student racing car that his team were designing and making was lost...

In Conversation with Jennifer Campbell

MD of The Giles Agency Hong Kong, Jennifer Campbell , In this episode, we are delighted to be in conversation with Jennifer Campbell, Managing Director of The Giles Agency Hong Kong. Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music In this episode, we track Jen's journey from rural Berkshire through the discovery that her natural penchant to quickly strike up conversations with people, together with an ability to sell and the tenacity to hang on in there when...

2023 Round-up

2023 Round-up, So that was 2023! Listen here Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Amazon Music Twenty-four episodes of Designed for Life were recorded and published over the course of the year, fulfilling our promise of at least one podcast every two weeks. In these pods, we have been fortunate to speak with a wide range of innovators, founders, designers, engineers, academics, teachers and students, and here in this (admittedly longer than usual podcast), we pick out some...

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