Project 38 - Push-To-Pump Timer "K-12 JUNO STEM KIT"

Shreyash Shukla
Oct 17, 2025
2 min read

What You Can Build Using K-12 JUNO STEM KIT

The "Push To Pump Timer" project teaches learners how to control a water pump using a simple push button. Pressing the button runs the pump for as long as needed, giving hands-on experience with manual controls and timing in circuits.

What You Can Learn

Manual Control: Understand how a push button acts as a switch to start and stop devices.
Circuit Timing: Learn how circuit duration depends on button press length and timing elements.
Practical Wiring: Gain experience assembling pump control circuits with common components.

Real Life Problem Solving

Water Management: Demonstrates control methods used in irrigation and household water systems.
Energy Efficiency: Encourages conscious pump usage only when needed to save power.
User Interaction: Explores simple human-machine interfaces in everyday appliances.

Applications and Extensions

Add timers or microcontrollers for automated pump run durations.
Use sensors to trigger the pump based on environmental conditions.
Integrate with remote controls for convenience and safety.

Skills Developed

Building manual control circuits with switches and loads.
Understanding practical control strategies for pumps and motors.
Problem solving with real-time user inputs and control logic.

Real-Life Benefits

Water Conservation: Empowers smart control over water pumps, reducing wastage.
Practical Electronics: Teaches essential concepts applicable in home and agricultural automation.
User Experience: Builds awareness of how simple controls can greatly improve machine usability.es.

Why This Project Matters

The Push To Pump Timer project introduces critical manual control concepts essential in real-world systems. It provides a clear understanding of how user inputs translate into mechanical actions, laying the groundwork for more advanced automation.

Project 38: Push To Pump Timer enables learners to create reliable and efficient water pumping controls with simple electronics and good design practices.