Exploring Robotics
In this workshop unit you will become engineers that put together circuits to make robots move, light up, and make sound. Through collaboration, brainstorming, and problem solving you will understand what it is like for different components to come together to make things work.
Base Grid - Platform for mounting parts
Snap Wires - Connect components and come in different lengths, transport electricity
Jumper Wires - Different colors to make off grid connections
Batteries (in the rover body)- Produce voltace
Slide Switch (S1) - On and off switch
Resistor (R1) and (R2) - Control or limit the mount of electricity in a circuit
LED (D4) - Emits light, a light bulb
Capacitors (C1) and C4) - Stores voltage
Horn (W1) - turns electricity into sound
Receiver (RX1) - Receives and supports components to make connections
Motor Control (U8) - Contains transistors and resistors to control motors
Motors (in rover body) - converts electricity into mechanical motion
Base Grid - Platform for mounting parts
Snap Wires - Connect components and come in different lengths, transport electricity
Jumper Wires - Different colors to make off grid connections
Batteries (in the rover body)- Produce voltace
Slide Switch (S1) - On and off switch
Resistor (R1) and (R2) - Control or limit the mount of electricity in a circuit
LED (D4) - Emits light, a light bulb
Capacitors (C1) and C4) - Stores voltage
Horn (W1) - turns electricity into sound
Receiver (RX1) - Receives and supports components to make connections
Motor Control (U8) - Contains transistors and resistors to control motors
Motors (in rover body) - converts electricity into mechanical motion
Three important components to building your projects:
1. Resistor
Resistors are used to:
- Produce heat ( electric toaster)
- Produce light ( light bulb)
- Regulate the electric power entering a device (radio volume control)
- Set voltages within an electric circuit.
2. Capacitor
a. A device to store an electric charge.
- Electrical equipment (radio and television transmitters and receivers)
b. The ability of controlling the flow of an electric current.
c. Filter electrical signals (frequency)
3. Transistor
a. Regulates current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate for electronic signals.
b. A small change in the current produces a large change in the current passing through the entire component.
1. Resistor
Resistors are used to:
- Produce heat ( electric toaster)
- Produce light ( light bulb)
- Regulate the electric power entering a device (radio volume control)
- Set voltages within an electric circuit.
2. Capacitor
a. A device to store an electric charge.
- Electrical equipment (radio and television transmitters and receivers)
b. The ability of controlling the flow of an electric current.
c. Filter electrical signals (frequency)
3. Transistor
a. Regulates current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate for electronic signals.
b. A small change in the current produces a large change in the current passing through the entire component.
You will:
- Construct projects by working together by taking on a role as a foreperson or a builder
Foreperson -Charged with organizing the overall construction of a particular project. Typically shares knowledge about what a needs to happen on the site. This person is responsible for managing tasks in a clear way so that the project comes to completion. A foreperson will: supervise and evaluate plans for the project and communicate progress
Builder - Involved in many tasks, whose main function is to construct. Builders coordinate how to design and structure the project by following a blue print. A builder will: work with the foreperson to identify how the design can be implemented and problem solve with partners on use of materials.
- Demonstrate how your project works
- Discuss how you accomplished your work
- Explain how you "tweek" your project to make it work
- Construct projects by working together by taking on a role as a foreperson or a builder
Foreperson -Charged with organizing the overall construction of a particular project. Typically shares knowledge about what a needs to happen on the site. This person is responsible for managing tasks in a clear way so that the project comes to completion. A foreperson will: supervise and evaluate plans for the project and communicate progress
Builder - Involved in many tasks, whose main function is to construct. Builders coordinate how to design and structure the project by following a blue print. A builder will: work with the foreperson to identify how the design can be implemented and problem solve with partners on use of materials.
- Demonstrate how your project works
- Discuss how you accomplished your work
- Explain how you "tweek" your project to make it work
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