tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-10-30T22:43:54+08:00 Peatix Tinkercademy tag:peatix.com,2014:event-61129 2014-12-09T14:00:00SGT 2014-12-09T14:00:00SGT

It's every aspiring maker's dream to make things that move, and in this workshop we'll do exactly that with a 2-wheel-drive robotic Arduino "car" that wanders around, senses obstacles, and reverses if it bumps into things. Or if have more of a creative flair, you can even make your robot dance.Pre-requisitesNo prior experience required. We'll guide you along as you assemble the car and put together the circuitry. Well-commented sample code will be provided so you can get the car moving even if you don't yet know how to code. Suitable for anyone aged 13 to 23. We offer differentiated tracks so more advanced participants don't get bored while newbies still have fun.Here's what you get4 hours of fun!Lasercut acrylic chassis, with CAD template so you can make modifications and lasercut your own9V batteryL298 motor driver boardTires and gear motorsCaster wheelServo motorLimit switches: used as bump sensorsUltrasonic rangefinder: used to detect obstacles, before bumping into themLots of screws and nuts and boltsWhat to bringLaptop, preferably with the Arduino IDE (Windows, Mac) installedArduino or compatible, with USB cable[OPTIONAL] Wire cutters, phillips screwdriver, and small pliers, if you have any handyIf you don't already have your own Arduino, you can purchase one from us together with your ticket. We don't carry the official Arduino, but prefer the Freaduino UNO, which has additional features that make it more useful for beginners and hobbyists.