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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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