Well, I was thinking more in terms of permanence, that they weren't
really meant to be used for something that is going to stay assembled.
On 4/13/16, rjaquiss <rjaquiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello:
The Snap Circuits may have been targeted for younger users, but I know
of a college that is using them in a physics class. A blind student can
build his circuits, take pictures of them and turn in the result as part of
his lab. The plastic components have the schematic symbols on them so the
professor can see what was built. Legos were targeted toward kids, but the
last I knew Carnegie Mellon was using them to teach robotics.
Regards,
Robert
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I thought those were more toy than serious product.
On 4/13/16, rjaquiss <rjaquiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello:
In reading the various posts, I did not see a reference to Snap
Circuits from Elenco. Snap circuits are individual components mounted
on pieces of plastic. They snap onto a board which is comprised of a
grid of pegs. The snaps of the components are metal so they can be
connected to each other or with jumpers. This is one way to learn
electronics at the component level. The parts are big enough that
braille labels can be attached. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Robert
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On Behalf Of Brandon Keith Biggs
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 9:26 PM
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Subject: [program-l] Designing Electronics blind?
Hello,
Does anyone know of any tools for blind people to learn how to develop
their own electronics?
In particular, schematic diagrams, designing a PCB and how to solder.
I was looking at:
http://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/electronic-schematics/
to get the steps I need to know.
I found:
http://www.fredshead.info/2005/11/soldering-without-sight.html
on soldering blind, but that is it. Most of those links and items are
almost
10 years old, so I would like something a little more recent.
Are there any lists or resources for blind electrical engineers?
Thanks,
Brandon Keith Biggs <http://brandonkeithbiggs.com/>
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