Remote Football: Building & Programming

Challenge: Remote Controlled Football

BUILDING AND PROGRAMMING

Challenge Objectives:

To build a device which is able to 'play' football and program the device to be remote controlled

Challenge Outcomes:

ALL students will: Create a device which is somewhat able to move a ball

MOST students will: Create a device which shares can move a ball around the field, this will be remote controlled

SOME students may: Create a device which successfully interacts with the ball in two different ways, it will include two different controls on the controller

Keywords:

Introduction to the challenge:

Discuss with your partner who will build which parts of the device.

Main Activities:

Part 2: Building the device

a) Build your Device

Make sure the device is built with the plan in mind (2 points)
Make sure the device is robust (2 points)

b) Put 3 photos of your device on your site (1 point)

Make sure each photo is from different angles
Make sure the images are a suitable size

c) Discussion of differences compared to the plan (if necessary)

Part 3: Programming

a) Program the device

You must ensure the devices functionality is similar to what was planned in Part 1 - Planning (2 points)

b) Include a screenshot of your controller

This must be a suitable size on your portfolio (1 point)

c) Discuss what your the controls work and what motors they power (2 points)

Grading:

Build:

Build is similar to the plan/explanation on differences: 2 points

Robust build: 2 points

3 photos included on your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio: 1 point

Programming:

Programming similar to the final flowchart: 2 point

Screenshot of controller: 1 point

Discuss what your the controls work and what motors they power: 2 points

Total: 10 points

Rounding up the challenge:

Make sure your MS Rover Robotics Online Portfolio is clearly labelled and every image is a suitable size.

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