This section contains material explaining the various components of Lego robots.
| WEEK # | TITLES | Handouts/Demos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our friend the Lego | Tips on fixing problems with your Handyboard (PDF) |
| 2 | Beauty and the Lego |
Bring in cliché examples of the use of different gears, including gear racks. |
| 3 | Cruisin' |
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
