Project 65 - Segment Selected By Slide "K-12 JUNO STEM KIT"

Shreyash Shukla
Oct 31
1 min read

What You Can Build Using K-12 JUNO STEM KIT

The "Segment Selected by Slide" project teaches learners how to use slide switches to control different segments of a 7-segment display. Sliding a switch ON lights up the corresponding segment, demonstrating the principles of digital display control.

What You Can Learn

Segment Control: Understand how each slide switch activates a separate segment of the display.
Display Basics: Learn how numbers and characters are formed by lighting specific segments together.
Manual Digital Input: Practice wiring switches to outputs for direct visual feedback.

Real Life Problem Solving

Numeric Displays: See the basics behind digital clocks, calculators, and counters controlled by segment selection.
Input-Output Mapping: Understand how manual inputs can build complex outputs through simple on/off controls.
User Interface Design: Connect switch logic with information display for interactive devices.

Applications and Extensions

Use multiple slide switches to create numbers or letters on the display.
Add logic circuits to automate segment control.
Combine with sensors for real-time data display.

Skills Developed

Wiring slide switches to a multi-segment display.
Troubleshooting segment lighting issues.
Creative thinking in digital display design.

Real-Life Benefits

Digital Literacy: Builds understanding of common electronic displays.
STEM Skills: Reinforces electronics concepts with practical, visible results.
User Interaction: Connects controls with feedback, essential for device design.