Part 1: Overview of Tools and Equipment
Sept. 7 & 9: 3:00-6:30 Sept. 11: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
@ Randy Smith MS
-2D and 3D design software
-Cricut Electronic Cutter
-3D printers
-Laser Cutter
-Basic Woodworking Equipment
Part 2: Basic Electronics and Microcontrollers
Sept. 21 & 23: 3:00-6:30 Sept. 25: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
-Simple circuits with motors and switches
-Using LEDs (light emitting diodes) and ohm’s law
-Control leds with Arduino microcontroller
-Control servos with microcontroller
-Circuit simulation software
Part 3: Integrated Projects
Oct. 5 & 7: 3:00-6:30 Oct. 9: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Oct. 19 Showcase from 3:00-4:00 pm.
-Basics of a Project Based Learning approach
-Transistors and motor controllers to drive DC motors with microcontrollers
-Simple Mechanisms
-Personalized automata project
-Project development for your class