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Tree Kit Online Resources
Unleash your creativity and embark on an exciting learning journey with our dazzling Tree kit! Designed for beginners seeking a bit of a challenge, this magnificent piece will showcase your technological prowess. With its two easy-to-assemble sections, you'll be able to construct a stunning display that's sure to leave a lasting impression. As you build, you'll deepen your understanding of electronics, including LEDs and resistors, through the comprehensive educational cards included in the kit. So, gear up for a rewarding building experience and ignite your passion for technology with our magnificent Tree kit! And, to make your building journey a breeze, we've got you covered with step-by-step instructional videos expertly demonstrated by our own in-house technicians. Watch as they take you through the Tree Kit with ease, ensuring a successful and satisfying build experience.
Tree Instruction Video
Our tree kit video provides a helpful resource for anyone looking to assemble their own kit or who may be confused by the instructions. The video showcases one of our skilled team members expertly soldering the kit together from start to finish, with informative notes on-screen detailing each step of the process. Additionally, simple safety precautions are outlined to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Watching the video provides an engaging and informative way to learn about the various components of the kit and how they fit together, making the assembly process much easier to understand.
Interactive Card Table
Our interactive card table is a digital format of the instruction cards that come with your tree kit. To use the table, simply click and drag around the cards to view them, and click on a specific card to open a larger view.
Unlocking the Circuit: Journey into Schematics
The schematic outlined above is a complete schematic outlining the entire Tree Kit!
Component Meanings
Resistor
Resistors are usually drawn like the image shown above. Engineers will also usually include a name above each resistor—like “R1” and “R2” for resistors 1 and 2. They may also include the value of the resistor above the symbol—like “1 kΩ” for 1 kilohm or 1000 ohms. The symbol “Ω” is the Greek letter omega—it is the symbol used for ohms (ohms are the standard unit used for measuring resistance). This lets others know that the component is a resistor and what its resistance is.
Diodes, such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), are represented in circuit schematics using symbols like the one shown above. Diodes have both an “anode” (positive side) and a “cathode” (negative side). Typically, LED symbols like the one shown here are drawn with two arrows emanating from the diode to represent light leaving the diode. In the symbol shown above, the cathode is shown by the horizontal bar at the bottom tip of the triangular figure which represents the diode. The anode is represented by the flat top side of the triangular figure where there is no horizontal bar. It is important to draw diodes in the correct orientation to indicate how they are placed in circuits because it is necessary for the circuit to function correctly. For example, an LED inserted into a circuit “backwards” will not light up.
Diode
Switches are sometimes represented differently in circuits depending on whether the switch is depicted as open (off) or closed (on). The first symbol shown below depicts an open switch and the second symbol depicts the switch in its closed state. Usually, it is enough to depict a switch in either state when drawing a circuit diagram. However, if an engineer wishes to specifically describe a circuit when a switch is closed, they will use the closed switch symbol. If an engineer wishes to specifically describe a circuit when a switch is open, they will use the open switch symbol.
Switch
