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This section contains material explaining the various components of Lego robots.
Course handouts and demos.
| WEEK # |
TITLES |
Handouts/Demos |
| 1 |
Our friend the Lego |
Policies, The Art of Lego (PDF)#
Tips on fixing problems with your Handyboard (PDF)
|
| 2 |
Beauty and the Lego |
Brock's Java Mechanisms
Bring in cliché examples of the use of different gears, including gear racks.
|
| 3 |
Cruisin' |
Handyboard Technical Reference (PDF)#, pp. 6-8.
Demo geared motors (lots of torque!!)
Bring in example of differential gear.
Introduction to Motors (PDF)
|
| 4 |
Easy as C |
Handyboard music (See Tools, mmusic.c) |
| 5 |
Making sense |
Bring in box of sensors and use with the Handyboard (See Tools, template.c)
Introduction to Sensor Types (PDF)
|
| 6 |
One, two, three, ... infinity |
Basic IC Commands (PDF) |
Students are also directed to read the 6.270 course notes, especially chapters 6, 7, and Appendix A, for more help with robot construction, control systems, and IC commands. (PDF)
A Visual Guide to Sensors