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Hacking Smart Robots made with Microbit!


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DESCRIPTION: Microbit, coding, and smart DIY sensors! How would you hack these creative technologies to build your own smart robots and gadgets for the underwater world, a secret oasis, or the tiniest bug on the planet? The Hacking Smart Robots consists of a series of hands-on projects focused on designing and testing several smart gadgets, robots, and machines that can support youth to better learn, play, and invent with technology. Campers will learn the fundamentals in coding, electronics, and fabrication techniques while working with the coding language and tools that are compatible with their level of expertise. They will also go through the whole design and engineering process unique to The GIANT Room model and applicable to future school assignments and personal explorations.

Recommended for ages 8- 12

CAMP FORMAT: Online

CAMP DATES: Week of July 5th (skipping Monday for 4th of July holidays)

CAMP DAILY PLAN:

  • One hour live workshop, every day of the week (T-F) 10am to 11am

  • One hour live workshop, every day of the week (T-F) 1pm to 2pm

  • Additional asynchronous suggested activities and challenges to work on while offline

LEARN ABOUT

  • Coding fundamentals: Loops, logic, variables, function, and more

  • Microcontrollers, inputs, and outputs

  • Designing smart DIY sensors with electronics and incorporating them in robotic design

PRICE: $350/Week + you supply materials.

Earlier Event: July 6
Think Like a Scientist!
Later Event: July 6
Farm to Table Cafe!