HacksterIO

HacksterIO Challenges and building "Fire Breathing Robots..."

This is an Introduction Unit for my HacksterIO Resource Page, so that means it's a Mish-Mash of Lessons, Labs and stuff that has to do with the HacksterIO competitions /. This Unit will answer the following questions:

What are the HacksterIO Challenges?
What Tech vendors typically are in the mix, like Rep/distributors like Avent, Digi-key and Vendors like MicroChip

Let's get started... Its going to be a fun, awesome ride...

Sid Bar for Teachers: This Unit and lessons is really about how I start my class. Many of the lessons might be specific to my class, but you could probably adjust them for your class. I'll try to make them a neutral as I can, so they can be used in any Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or any other Engineering / Technology class. Let me know how I can make that better. I'll try to keep this unit current and relevant. Please let me know if any resource links are broken or not accessible. Use this email link to let me know what is broken @ TopClown@STEAMClown.org

Overview and Introduction:

Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.

Sponsor Shout Out

I would like to thank Microchip for their generous support of my classroom and curriculum development.

Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company's solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

Learning Objective:

Module Scope:

Introduction to HacksterIO Challenges
Labs and Robot Club Projects

Learning Targets:

Learn about industry boards and Equipment
Explore Mechanical and Coding Brainstorming to solve challenges

Prior Knowledge:

None - You Be You

Resources & Materials Needed:

PC, Laptop or Other device to access the LinkedIn application
Each lesson will have specific items needed to complete the labs and tasks

Caution & Safety Considerations:

Primer: "Aaron, I can imagine no way in which this thing could be considered anywhere remotely close to safe. All I know is I spent six hours in there and I'm still alive... You still want to do it?"

As with any activity, please make sure you are using appropriate safety equipment. If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so, Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.

HacksterIO Resource Links and Mirrors:

Challenges Topics and Lessons

Future Of Resilience Contest

- The future of resilient cities prioritizes preparedness, proactive planning, and the implementation of innovative strategies to build and maintain strong foundations that can withstand and recover quickly from disruptions.

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Teachers - Unit, Module and Lesson Plans

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