The PC Remix course for grades 8 and 9 offers an innovative approach to technology education by integrating 3D design, customization, and hands-on assembly. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to utilize the online AutoCAD program called Tinkercad to personalize and modify their keyboard cases for 3D printing.
Each student will design and model three custom elements using Tinkercad, allowing for a high degree of personalization and creativity. These custom elements will be integrated into the keyboard model provided, showcasing the students’ individuality and design skills.
Following the design phase, the 3D printing process will take place at the school, reinforcing the practical aspect of the course.
Students will continue this fall in the assembly and soldering of their mechanical keyboards, gaining valuable hands-on experience with hardware and electronics. Overall, the PC Remix mechanical keyboard project fosters creativity, technical proficiency, and hands-on learning, enriching the educational experience for grades 8 and 9 students.
Once the keyboards are complete and functional, the course will continue with students learning about, dismantling, and reassembling donated PC towers and installing an operating system.
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