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A2 - Simulating Circuits in TinkerCad

TinkerCad is a web app that lets you simulate electronic circuits. Follow the steps below to get started:

Logging in/Signing Up

  1. Click here to join our class and register an account. Please register via your SCDSB Google Account.
  2. Once signed in, your should be able to create a new circuit by clicking the blue Create button, then choosing Circuit.

Building a Circuit

Everything you need will be found in the default Components: Basic menu. Drag the components to where you want them to go, and drag to add wiring. Some tips:

  • Select a component and press the R key to rotate it. Shift-R rotates it in the opposite direction. To flip it, press the M key.
  • When using an LED, the cathode side of the LED should be on the negative side of the battery, and the anode side of the LED should be on the positive side of the battery.

Saving and Submitting

Circuits are saved automatically as you go along.
I haven't used the classroom feature in Tinkercad before, so I'm not sure exactly how to submit. We'll figure it out together!

Your Task

Circuit 1 - Series Circuit

Create a series circuit, consisting of a 9V battery, resistor, switch, and LED. Here is a sample schematic:

Circuit 2 - Parellel Circuit

Create a parallel circuit, consisting of a 9V battery, resistor, switch, and 2 LEDs. Here is a sample schematic:

Circuit 3 - Ammeter Test

Create a series circuit, consisting of a 9V battery, one 100 ohm resistor, one 200 ohm resistor, and an multimeter. Set the multimeter to display current (also called Amperage). You should be able to verify mathematically that the value given to you by the ammeter is correct (or close). Here is a sample schematic: