Robotics

Lesson 1 - Intro to Robotics

Instruction Overview

Understand

What is robotics? How will it be useful in the future?

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How does one do robotics?
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How do you setup and use Snap4Arduino?
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How do you make a basic circuit?
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Apply

Discuss any previous knowledge and/or application of robotics

Build a basic circuit using the supplied kits

Use Snap4Arduino to code the basic circuit

Create

A basic circuit that has a blinking LED

Allow me to introduce...myself

I'll be teaching you Robotics!

Classroom Rules

Food and drinks are not allowed in class.
Only one person talks at a time.
Computers have two modes: open and shut.

Robotics Rules

You are only allowed to take the materials you need from the kit.
Do not use the battery.
Do not plug in your Arudino Board until your circuit has been checked and approved by the instructor.
Do not use LED's without a resistor.
AGAIN, No food or drink allowed.

What are Robots?

CARS

SPACECRAFT DOCKS

VACUUMS

A ROBOT IS JUST A MACHINE DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH A TASK

What is Robotics?

ROBOTICS ARE THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BEHIND THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND APPLICATION OF ROBOTS

HAS ANYONE TAKEN ROBOTICS BEFORE, OR HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE IN ROBOTICS?

WHAT ARE SOME FIELDS ENGINEERS WORK IN TO BUILD ROBOTS?

Let's install some SOFTWARE!

First...type in this URL

bit.ly/scholarstemr1

SELECT THE CORRECT OPERATING SYSTEM OF YOUR COMPUTER

Now...type in this URL

bit.ly/scholarstemr2

YAY! NOW LET'S BUILD OUR FIRST CIRCUIT.

1 x 220 Ohm Resistor

1 x LED

2 x Wires

1 x Breadboard

THESE ARE THE PARTS YOU NEED

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT THE CIRCUIT DIAGRAM.

EVERYTIME WE USE THE ARDUINO, WE WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Open up the StandardFirmata Sketch

File --> Examples --> Fimata --> Standard Fimata

NOW CAREFULLY PLUG THE ARDUINO INTO THE COMPUTER.

Select the Correct Port in

Tools -> Port -> Com4 ( Number might vary)

Port --> COM4

(Arduino/Geniuno Uno)

Select the UPLOAD button under Edit

NEXT

Ensure no errors down here

UPLOADING

NOW WE ARE GOING TO CLOSE THE IDE.

Now that it's closed...open up Snap4Arduino

Navigate to the Arduino tab

Select Connect Arduino, and select the same COM port as you did in the IDE

DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE?

NOW, LET'S TURN ON OUR LEDs!

HOW CAN WE MAKE IT BLINK?

When flag is clicked
Forever
   Turn digital pin that LED is connected to ON
   Wait 0.2 sec
   Turn digital pin that Led is connected to Low

ENTER THIS CODE WITH THE BLOCKS