The Robotics Workshop! Build Your Own LED Bar.

£ 30

at 10.00 Workshop

Join Our Exciting Robotics Workshop! Build Your Own LED Bar and Light Up Your World!

Step into the world of innovation and creativity with our hands-on robotics workshop designed for future engineers and tech enthusiasts! Whether you're a complete beginner or already love tinkering with gadgets, this workshop is your gateway to the vibrant robotics community.

In this session, you’ll create a sleek, customizable LED Bar – a small yet powerful lighting device that adds a touch of brilliance to any workspace. Program it to display dynamic patterns like rainbows, running lights, and more!

You’ll learn how to bring your project to life using the Arduino NANO microcontroller. This workshop is open to all, from ages 8 to 17, with tailored instruction for different skill levels. Younger participants will enjoy a user-friendly BlockBased coding approach, while older students will dive into the world of Arduino C programming.

Best of all, your custom LED Bar is yours to take home and proudly display!

Location

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.

Parkshot, Richmond TW9 2RE

This workshop has 1 lesson (2 hours), from 10.00 to 12.00 on 07 Sep'24

This workshop is ready for 8+ years old. Girls and boys are very welcome!

Learning Outcomes:

Introduction to Robotics and Electronics:

Understand the basics of microcontrollers and how they power modern devices.

Learn the fundamentals of LED technology and circuit design.

Hands-On Programming Skills:

Younger participants will explore BlockBased coding to create and modify light patterns.

Older students will gain experience in Arduino C programming, learning how to write, upload, and debug code.

Creative Problem Solving and Innovation:

Develop critical thinking skills by troubleshooting and refining your LED Bar project.

Foster creativity by customizing your LED patterns and colors.

Confidence in STEM:

Build confidence in your ability to design, program, and complete a tech project.

Gain a sense of accomplishment by taking home a fully functioning, personalized LED Bar.

Collaboration and Community:

Engage with like-minded peers who share an interest in robotics and technology.

Join a supportive community where ideas are shared, and teamwork is encouraged.

Embark on your journey to becoming a tech-savvy creator – sign up today and let’s light up your imagination!

There are no extra requirements except a few:

1. You must be confident in using a computer, keyboard and mouse. At the good user level.

2. Know how we save files on a computer, what a file and folders are, etc.

3. You want to program and are not afraid to struggle with the difficulties of learning it.

4. Generally, no previous experience with programming is required.

5. No previous experience in robotics is required.