About this Event
If you are interested in robotics but don’t know much about it. Sign your kids up for a hands-on event consisting of operating and coding basic hobby vehicles and learn together about the Pico microcontroller and the Crumble project board, distance measuring and infrared sensors and motors. Coding is done using graphical block instructions for children 8-12 and Python for the older kids (includes parents!). This will be focused on the technical side of robotics rather than aesthetics. Spots are limited – there are 6 vehicles for each.
Ages 8-12
Participants will work on operating a two wheel vehicle running by code only and guided by ultrasonic distance and infrared line follower sensors. They will run instructor-guided exercises to learn the operation of the sensors and motors individually. At the end, participants will run their vehicle on a black line track and test collision avoidance.
Ages 13+
Participants will work on a two wheel vehicle running Python code using remote control. They will run instructor-guided exercises to add functionality through coding and to optimize existing operation. At the end, participants will run their vehicle and test collision avoidance, precision control and interaction with Crumble vehicles.
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Audience Skill Level
Beginner
Student Requirements
Participants need to bring a laptop that has a usb-a port or an adapter that supports usb-a port
Software (Can be installed during the class)
Crumble GUI app: Crumble Software | Redfern Electronics
Thonny IDE: Thonny, Python IDE for beginners
Trainer
Mike Wiseman’s professional career includes 15 years in information security, computer network operations, and other senior technical roles. His educational background in electrical engineering ignited a love for building hobby electronics which he is now enjoying himself and sharing with others, including teaching simple robotics in Jamaica.