This course has a series of two types of units. Three of the units are done in cooperation with 3M and use Festo Automated Mechatronics trainers with FluidSim graphic programming. The other units use VEX Robotics kits that can be programmed in a number of languages. We use Robot Mesh Studio which allows for switching between program languages. Depending on equipment availability, the order of the units listed below may be rearranged.
Materials for this course were generously supported by a number of groups: 3M, Minnesota Independent Schools Forum, Optimists Club of New Ulm, and MVL Booster Club.
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Unit 1: Festo Stacker (9 Days)
Unit 2: Vex Clawbot (8 Days)
Unit 3: Vex Choice Manual Project (7 Days)
Unit 4: Vex Launcher (9 Days)
Unit 5: Festo Conveyor (8 Days)
Unit 6: Festo Handler (4 Days)
Unit 7: Vex Choice Program Minibot (14 Days)
Unit 8: Vex Final Project (10 Days)