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    TINKERCAD CIRCUIT INTERFACE                                                                                                    Workspace: The Workspace is the area where the circuit is built. You can place, connect and
                      The Tinkercad circuit interface is a part of the Tinkercad platform that allows users to design and                           arrange components to design your circuit.

                      simulate electronic circuits.
                                                                                                                                                 RAPID RECALL                             Tick ( ) if you know this.
                          Project Name                                   Code       Views    Component List
                                                                                                                                                    1.  A circuit is a pathway for electricity to flow.

                                                                                                     Send To                                        2.  Circuits are used in electronic devices, robots and machines to make them work.

                                      Toolbar              Start/stop Simulation

                                                                                                     Component Library
                                                                                                                                                       BASIC CIRCUIT SIMULATIONS

                                                                                                                                                In Tinkercad, a simulation is the process of testing and visualising how a circuit works in a virtual
                                               Workspace
                                                                                                                                                environment. Instead of using real-world components, you can design your circuit and see how it
                                                                                                                                                behaves on your computer screen.

                                                                                                                                                TURNING ON AN LED USING A BREADBOARD

                                                                                                                                                To build a circuit that turns on an LED using a breadboard, you will need the following components:

                      Here’s an overview of the components of the Tinkercad circuit interface:                                                     Component              Image                                 Explanation

                          Project Name: This is the title of the current project in Tinkercad. You can rename the project                        LED                                      The LED (Light Emitting Diode) converts electrical energy
                         by clicking on this section.                                                                                                                                     into  light. It has a longer leg (anode,  +) for positive
                                                                                                                                                                                          voltage and a shorter leg (cathode, -) for negative.
                          Toolbar: The toolbar contains various buttons and tools to interact with the circuit editor. It
                         helps you manipulate components like notes, wires, wire types, rotation, deletion and more                              Resistor                                 A resistor  controls the flow  of electricity  to  prevent
                         within the circuit.                                                                                                                                              damage to circuit components. It is used to adjust light

                          Code: This section gives access to the code editor where you can program the components in                                                                      brightness or motor speed.
                         the circuit. It allows you to control the components in the simulation.                                                 Battery                                  A battery stores and releases energy to power a circuit,
                          Start/stop Simulation: This button starts the simulation and tests your circuit. Click it again to                                                              converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

                         stop or pause the simulation.
                          Views: This section offers options for adjusting the display view of the circuit, like zooming in
                         or out or changing the layout.                                                                                          Breadboard                               A breadboard is used for building and testing circuits
                                                                                                                                                                                          without soldering, allowing easy placement and changes
                          Component List: This section shows a list of all the components in the current project. You can                                                                 of components.
                         select and use them in your circuit.

                          Send To: This button allows you to share the project or send it as a link or in a format that                          Jumper Wires                             Jumper wires connect circuit parts, allowing electricity
                         others can use.
                                                                                                                                                                                          to  flow between  components.  They  are  colour-coded,
                          Component Library: The component library displays various components such as resistors,                                                                         with red for positive and black for negative.
                         LEDs and motors. You can drag these into the circuit editor and it is organised by categories
                         like Basic, Sensors and more.

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