This section contains material explaining the various components of Lego robots.
WEEK # | TITLES | Handouts/Demos |
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1 | Our friend the Lego |
Policies, The Art of Lego (PDF) Tips on fixing problems with your Handyboard (PDF) |
2 | Beauty and the Lego |
Bring in cliché examples of the use of different gears, including gear racks. |
3 | Cruisin' |
Handyboard Technical Reference (PDF), pp. 6-8. Demo geared motors (lots of torque!!) Bring in example of differential gear. Introduction to Motors (PDF) |
4 | Easy as C | Handyboard music (See Tools, mmusic.c) |
5 | Making sense |
Bring in box of sensors and use with the Handyboard (See Tools, template.c) Introduction to Sensor Types (PDF) |
6 | One, two, three, ... infinity | Basic IC Commands (PDF) |
Students are also directed to read the 6.270 course notes, especially chapters 6, 7, and Appendix A, for more help with robot construction, control systems, and IC commands. (PDF)