Project: Kinetic Sculpture. Block-based coding edition.
This is hands-on home-take project.
Embark on a technological journey at our Robotics Camp, tailored for young innovators aged 8 and above. Participants will design, build, and take home their very own Kinetic Sculpture— a fusion of art and engineering that comes to life through motion and light.
The project centers around the Arduino NANO microcontroller, providing a hands-on introduction to electronics and programming. Using a TB6612FNG motor driver, campers will control a motor that activates mechanical linkages, bringing movement to their sculptures. An RGB LED strip at the base adds a dynamic lighting effect, illuminating the creation with a spectrum of colors.
Campers will delve into:
- Electrical Schematics: Learning to read and assemble circuit diagrams involving microcontrollers and motor drivers.
- Mechanical Linkages: Constructing moving parts that translate motor rotation into kinetic motion.
- Arduino Development: Programming with RobiumCode, a block-based editor designed for ease of learning, to control hardware components.
- 3D Modeling: Designing custom parts to personalize their sculptures, enhancing creativity and technical skills.
By integrating these disciplines, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of how software controls hardware to create interactive devices.
The Camp Dates and Time
5 days, from Oct 28’24 until Nov 01’24
From 9.00 until 12.10
Age
From 8 years old (to 11)
