Development of a BLDC (Brushless DC) Media Trainer for Learning Working Principles of Electric Vehicle Motors

Abstract

This study aims to 1) produce learning media in the form of trainers that can be used in automotive electricity courses in the form of using BLDC (Brushless Motor DC) motors, 2) determine the level of feasibility and student response to the use of BLDC media trainers. The research method used is the development method (R & D) with five stages that will be carried out in the research process to produce products and test the effectiveness of these products. The five stages of the research are analysis carried out based on the results of observations in the field with reference to the conditions of teaching and learning activities and student activities. After getting information from the observations, the next step is the design of trainers that suit the needs of students, especially the selection of interfaces that suit their needs and are updated. In the next stage, trainer development is carried out by making instructions for use and validating the created media trainer. If the media trainer has been made, it will be tested directly on students regarding the ease of using the trainer as well as to find out the effectiveness of the BLDC control media trainer. distributing questionnaires to determine the quality of the model that has been implemented. The focus of the research was the BLDC trainer-based learning model for the Automotive Electrical subject and the research subjects were 30 students majoring in Automotive Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Makassar State University. The results of this study indicate that the BLDC control media trainer developed on media and material aspects is in a very valid category to be used. The implementation of the media trainer received student responses which were in the very practical category in its use and the results of student test scores after implementation had increased to the high category. The conclusion of the data stated that the BLDC control media trainer that had been developed was stated to be valid/feasible to use as well as practical and effective in its use.