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To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session.

  

Due to the shortness of the sessions, teaching is not possible. The Scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet BEFORE the session and be prepared for each of the requirements.

  

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

Because of limited space in merit badge sessions Scouts will be assigned to
sessions based on their rank starting with Eagle Scout and working down.

Electronics   Electronics    Electronics

This merit badge requires 2 sessions to complete.

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Electronics merit badge are: 2a,  4

Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Download the workbook for the Electronics Merit Badge  in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preperation works or as written work.
 
1. 		  
Describe the safety precautions you must exercise when using, building, altering, or repairing electronic devices.
 
2. 		  
Do the following:
a.  Draw a simple schematic diagram. It must show resistors, capacitors, and transistors or integrated circuits, Use correct symbols. Label all parts.
b.  Tell the purpose of each part.
 
3. 		  
Do the following:
a.  Show the right way to solder and desolder.
b.  Show how to avoid heat damage to electronic componets.
c.  Tell about the function of a printed circuit board. Tell what precautions should be observed when soldering printed circuit boards.
 
4. 		  
Discuss each of the following with your merit badge counselor, and choose ONE of the following and build a circuit to show the techniques used:
a.  Tell how you can use electronics for a control purpose, and then build a control device circuit.
b.  Tell about the basic principles of digital techniques, and then build a digital circuit. Show how to change three decimal numbers into binary numbers and three binary numbers into decimal numbers.
c.  Tell about three audio applications of electronics, and then build an audio circuit. Show how to read the schematic diagram of the project you chose and, to the best of your ability, explain to your counselor how the circuit you built operates.
 
5. 		  
Do the following:
a.  Show how to solve a simple problem involving current, voltage, and resistance using Ohm's law.
b.  Tell about the need for and the use of test equipment in electronics. Name three types of test equipment. Tell how they operate.
 
6. 		  
Find out about three career opportunities in electronics that interest you. Discuss with and explain to your counselor what training and education are needed for each position.
 
The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2010"
Download the workbook for the Electronics Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work indicated on the web site MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session and you MUST bring proof of completion. You must also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge for ALL of the requirements. Scouts not completing the merit badge will receive credit for the work they have done and will have to make arrangements with a counselor to complete any remaining requirements at a later date.

Note: The preparation work listed is subject to change at any time. It is based on what the counselor believes needs to be completed before the session starts.

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