IGCSE ICT Lab
Hardware & Inputs
Interactive Learning with Simulations

Computer Hardware & Input Devices

Tap, drag, scan, and explore. Minimal text—maximum visual understanding.

Live System Panel
Online
Scans
0
Approvals
0
Rejections
0
Current Focus
Auto‑reveal
Barcode system pipeline
RFID wireless exchange
3D passport scan (drag & drop)
Tip: use the bottom nav to jump.

Portal Hub

Each simulator opens on its own page.

Run `python -m http.server 5173`

Barcode System Simulator

Scan → validate → lookup → price → stock.

Scanner
sound on
Item
5901234123457
Stock: 12
Pipeline
step-by-step
1) Scan
waiting
2) Check digit
waiting
3) Database lookup
waiting
4) Display price
waiting
5) Update stock
waiting
Result
Price
DB

QR Code vs Barcode

Hover to reveal visuals.

QR Code
scanner
read area
More data
2D
Fast scan
Hover reveal: dense pattern, multi-directional scanning.
Barcode
static
read direction
Hover reveal: 1D, needs line-of-sight.
Less data
1D
Line scan

RFID Simulator

Reader ↔ Tag wireless exchange.

Mode
Passive Active
Signal Strength
Low
Wireless Exchange
idle
Reader
Tag
Reader →
Tag →
Data

3D Airport Passport Control (Mini‑Game)

WASD walk • mouse look • interact (E).

Controls: Click to lock mouse • WASD move • E interact • Esc unlock
Walk to the passport tray, look at the passport, press E
Immigration Monitor
live
SYSTEM
Status
Ready
Waiting for passport…
Drag it onto the scanner.
Validity
Expiry
Photo match (mock)
Gate
opens on approval
Closed
Scanner
Drop passport on scanner to start check.

ATM Simulator

Insert card → PIN → amount → checks → cash.

ATM
interactive
SCREEN
Insert card
PIN
4 digits
Amount
Balance: $500
Cash Slot
empty
Checks
live indicators
Correct PIN
Sufficient balance
Withdrawal limit
Limit: $200 per withdrawal
Minimal text: watch the checks flip from ✖ to ✔ as you interact.

EFTPOS Payment Simulator

Items → card → PIN → bank auth.

Terminal
real-time
Basket
$0.00
Authorization Steps
idle
Progress
0%
Step
Result

Input Devices Showcase

Tap a card for uses + pros/cons.

OMR vs OCR Demo

Mark bubbles vs extract text (mock).

OMR
0 marked
Q1
Q2
Q3
Detected
OCR
ready
Extracted text

Sensors

Animated icons + real‑life usage.

Temperature
HVAC • Labs • Fridges
Light
Street lights • Phones
Pressure
Tyres • Weather
Humidity
Greenhouses • Storage
Gas
Factories • Homes

Advantages & Disadvantages

Icon-driven comparison cards.

Barcode
✔ / ✖
Cheap • fast • accurate
Line-of-sight • damage
RFID
✔ / ✖
No sight • bulk scan
Cost • interference
ATM
✔ / ✖
24/7 • fast access
Fraud risk • fees
Contactless payments
✔ / ✖
Quick • convenient
Limits • tap fraud
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Device
Uses
✔ Advantages
✖ Disadvantages
Visual