Section outline

  • Lesson Goal: Introduce practical skills and concepts needed to build your own robot, including basic electronics, building, and hacking existing devices.

    • Micro-Topic 1: Working with Electronics – Tools and Safety

      (Goal: Learn the fundamental tools and precautions for building robot electronics.)

    • L08 MT1 Build Skills Safety Tools FREE SCORM12 SCORM package

    • Micro-Topic 2: Building a Chassis – Mechanical Basics

      (Goal: Cover the basics of constructing a robot’s body/frame and attaching components.)

    • L08 MT2 Prototyping Integration FREE SCORM12 SCORM package

    • Micro-Topic 3: Simple Circuits – Motors and Sensors Hookup

      (Goal: Understand how to wire basic robot components together.)

    • L08 MT3 Troubleshooting Power Ground Noise FREE SCORM12 SCORM package

    • Micro-Topic 4: “Hacking” Existing Toys or Gadgets

      (Goal: Encourage reusing parts from existing devices to jumpstart robot building.)

    • L08 MT4 Calibration Measurement FREE SCORM12 SCORM package

    • Micro-Topic 5: Testing and Tweaking – Iterating Your Design

      (Goal: Emphasize the importance of iteration: testing the built robot and refining it.)

    • L08 MT5 Documentation Test Logs FREE SCORM12 SCORM package