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Robot Club
This is the Arcadia Farming Rover page where we are building / managing the Arcadia Farming Rovers with the Electric Vehicles Class
Arcadia TractorΒ Rover and Robots
Arcadia TractorΒ Rover and Robots
We have 3 completed Rovers, and the possibility to build 2 more... maybe 3.
The Arcadia Tractor rovers are from the now defunct Arcadia Tractor start up.Β We will do our best to keep these rovers working and leverage a collaboration between the SVCTE Mechatronics Engineering and the SVCTE Electrical Vehicles class.Β
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- Unit: Robot Club - Rovers & Python Hardware
- Arcadia Tractor Rovers - Lessons, Projects, Technology & Resources
- This is a LEARNING Activity : Lesson / Lab
- Last Revised: Oct 1, 2025 - Authored: March 23, 2025
- Original Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org
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Overview and Introduction:
Overview and Introduction:
Author: Jim Burnham - TopClown@STEAMClown.org. License: Distributed as Open Source.Β
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Learning Objective:
Learning Objective:
Module Scope:
- Introduction to the creation of a LinkedIn Profile
- Description of best practices for creating a LinkedIn Profile
- Present Tips and Tricks to build a professional LinkedIn Profile
- Create and Publish a LinkedIn Profile
- Understand why LinkedIn is one of the largest professional networking platforms in the world
- Appreciate the importance of the LinkedIn Profile and how it affects interactions with your professional network
Prior Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of how to use Social MediaΒ
- Basic Resume and Cover Letter skills
- Awareness of our own individual personality and characteristicsΒ
- PC, Laptop or Other device to access the LinkedIn application
- Each lesson will have specific items needed to complete the labs and tasks
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
No explicit prerequisite course work or coding knowledge is required, but students are expected to have a good understanding of basic computer principles.
Caution & SafetyΒ Considerations:
Caution & SafetyΒ Considerations:
Primer: Β "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. Β If you are coding, writing, reading, or working a lab, make sure you stand up and stretch every hour or so,Β Please consider any safety issues connecting to a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers and other electronic equipment.
Essential Questions:
Essential Questions:
What is the value of a professional network?
Which is more important, "Who you know" or "What you know"?
Key Academic Vocabulary or Concepts:
Key Academic Vocabulary or Concepts:
What is βLinkedInβ
First Impression
Professional Profile
Networking?
Unit Topics and Lessons
Unit Topics and Lessons
Robots and Resources
New Links & Resources:
New Links & Resources:
These are resources, that have been added in the last few weeks.Β They were found by your teacher or fellow students.Β Take a look.Β There are linked here, but also will be listed under an appropriate heading below too...
ArcadiaΒ
Rovers Engineering Notebooks - TBD
Arcadia Support / Docs / Resources:
Arcadia Support / Docs / Resources:
Getting Started - Lessons, Projects, & Labs
Introduction To Arcadia and the Rover Hardware
Introduction To Arcadia and the Rover Hardware
Introduction To Arcadia Rovers
Introduction To Arcadia Rovers
Amiga Introduction, is a Presentation and Lesson introducing the Arcadia company, what they do, their goals, and opportunities. A Deep dive into resources on their web site and how to find information to setup your Rover.Β
Mechatronics - Robot Club - Introduction - π Lesson Tutorial (Coming Soon)
Mechatronics - Robot Club - Introduction - π½οΈ Video / Podcast (Coming Soon)
Mechatronics - Robot Club - Introduction - π° Slide PresentationΒ
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #1 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #2 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #3 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Rover Hardware - Let's Build A RoverΒ
Rover Hardware - Let's Build A RoverΒ
Frame, Motors, RC Build Instructions:
Frame, Motors, RC Build Instructions:
Assembly Instructions - Frame, Motors, RC Build:Β Each year a team will build a rover from a completely disassembled state.Β These are the assembly instructions. Step by Step to put the rover frame, drive motors, battery and remote control drive system together.
Advanced Control (Raspberry/Jetson Nano):
Advanced Control (Raspberry/Jetson Nano):
Assembly Instructions - Advanced Control (Raspberry/Jetson Nano):Β Each year a team will take a "Frame, Motors, RC Build" rover and add the "autonomous" control system to it.
Motor Controllers (RoboteQ GIM2660TE (obsolete)
Motor Controllers (RoboteQ GIM2660TE (obsolete)
GIM26xx Series Information
High Power 2 x 180A or 1 x 360A Variable Frequency Drive for AC Induction Motors
USB, Serial, 0β5V Analog, or Pulse (RC radio) command modes
One serial port
CAN bus interface up to 1Mbit/s with multiple protocol support
Optional RS485 interface
Optional 10/100 Ethernet
Auto switch between Serial, USB, CAN, Analog, or Pulse based on userβdefined priority
Builtβin dual 3βphase highβpower drivers for AC Induction motor at up to 180A
Output channels can be paralleled in order to drive a single motor at up to 360A
Multiple Motor Operating mode
β Open Loop Volts per Hertz
β Fixed Slip Control
β FOC Torque Mode
β FOC Speed Mode
Roboteq's GIM26xx is a featureβpacked, highβcurrent, dual or single channel controller for AC Induction Asynchronous motors. The controller uses the motor's Encoders to capture the Rotor speed and measure traveled distance. The motors may be operated in open or closed loop speed or torque modes. The GIM26xx features several Analog, Pulse and Digital I/Os which can be remapped as command or feedback inputs, limit switches, or many other functions. The GIM26xx accepts commands received from an RC radio, Analog Joystick, wireless modem, or microcomputer. For mobile robot applications, the controllerβs two motor channels can either be operated independently or mixed to move and steer a vehicle. Using CAN bus, up to 127 controllers can be networked at up to 1Mbit/s on a single twisted pair. An optional Ethernet port with PC allows the connection to PLCs and TCP/IP networks.
Documentation:
User Guide - Data sheets - πΒ
Software:
Chargers & Charging the Batteries
Chargers & Charging the Batteries
Relion Battery LLC, 48V030-GC2-LTΒ
ADD Intro Text Paragraph - This Lesson is coming soon - This lesson will be a introduction to the Hardware of the VIAM Rover, and show that most rover designs could be used.Β It's a very high level, where students can see the big features.Β There will be a short slide deck, and then some research assignments/quiz (Canvas)
Relion Battery LLC, 48V030-GC2-LT - πΈοΈ Web Links
Mechatronics - <topic> - π½οΈ Video / Podcast
Mechatronics - <topic> - π° Slide Presentation (Coming Soon)
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #1 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #2 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #3 - π οΈ LAB Activity
check on Recall - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Relion-Battery-Recalls-Relion-Insight-Series-Lithium-Batteries-Due-to-Thermal-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards
High Level Hardware Introduction
High Level Hardware Introduction
ADD Intro Text Paragraph - This Lesson is coming soon - This lesson will be a introduction to the Hardware of the VIAM Rover, and show that most rover designs could be used.Β It's a very high level, where students can see the big features.Β There will be a short slide deck, and then some research assignments/quiz (Canvas)
Mechatronics - <topic> - π Lesson Tutorial
Mechatronics - <topic> - π½οΈ Video / Podcast
Mechatronics - <topic> - π° Slide Presentation (Coming Soon)
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #1 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #2 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #3 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics Engineering Introduction - <topic>
Mechatronics Engineering Introduction - <topic>
This Lesson is coming soon - click here to be notified when it's available - Professional Development Newsletter
Mechatronics - <topic> - π Lesson Tutorial
Mechatronics - <topic> - π½οΈ Video / Podcast
Mechatronics - <topic> - π° Slide Presentation (Coming Soon)
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #1 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #2 - π οΈ LAB Activity
Mechatronics - <topic> - LAB #3 - π οΈ LAB Activity
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Reference, Attribution & Resources:
License - "Be A Hero"... Distribute Your Content As Open Source... That Is What I'm Doing...
License - "Be A Hero"... Distribute Your Content As Open Source... That Is What I'm Doing...
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Teachers - Unit, Module and Lesson Plans
Teachers - Unit, Module and Lesson Plans
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Standards Alignments & Objectives:
Standards Alignments & Objectives:
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Main Standard:
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Resource Attribution:
Sites Referenced or Summarized:
Resource Attribution:
Sites Referenced or Summarized:
Reference Text Book - Basic College Mathematics with Early Integers 4th edition - Elayn Martin-Gay - University of New Orleans - Pearson
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Resource Key:
<Unit> - <Module Name> - Lessons - Daily/Weekly Lesson Plan
<Unit> - <Module Name> - Lessons - Daily/Weekly Lesson Plan
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This is an β Establishing Assignment (Minimum Standard)Β - "Everyone Do" Assignment
This is an βοΈ Developing (Digging Deeper) - "Everyone Should Do, To Stretch" Assignment
This is an π Aspiring (Putting It Together)Β - "When you have done the β Establishing andβοΈ Developing" Assignment
π Formative Quiz - π Review
π Quiz -π Mastery Path
π Summative Quiz -βοΈ Skills Mastery Check
Quiz - verify that they are all listed as a "Formative", "Mastery Path", or "Summative"Β
π Formative Quiz - These are quizzes that the students can take a few times. I have them either set for unlimited times, or 3-5 times, where the final score is their average. The idea is that these Formative Quizzes are designed for students to learn and master a skill.Β while I want them to ger 100%, and when it's set to unlimited tries, the student should get 100% eventually.Β When the quiz is set to 3-5 tries with an average, then they should be prepared and should take the quiz seriously. I set the quiz to not show the right answer, but I do let them see their wrong answer.Β I also put the explanation of the right and wrong answer in the right and wrong answer prompt for each question.Β That way they can see why they got the answer wrong and learn from that experience.Β Β
8.1.0.3.2.4 - Python - Ch 3 - Functions - Quiz #2 -Built-In Functions - π Formative Quiz
π Quiz -π Mastery Path - These Mastery path quizzes are to be presented after the student has had a chance to do some labs and some Formative quizzes. Β The goal is to let students have 2 chances to take this quiz, and take the average of the 2 attempts.Β Based on the average, they will be presented with a Canvas Mastery Path, where they will have an option for take additional quiz and assignments to help with remediation.Β This will get them ready to take the Summative Quizzes.
8.1.0.3.3.1 -Β Python - Ch 3 - Functions - Mastery Quiz #1 - π Quiz -π Mastery Path
π Summative Quiz -βοΈ Skills Mastery Check - These Mastery path quizzes are to be presented after the student has had a chance to do some labs and some Formative quizzes. Β The goal is to let students have 2 chances to take this quiz, and take the average of the 2 attempts. That will be their final module/subject topic grade.
8.1.0.3.3.1 -Β Python - Ch 3 - Functions - Skills Mastery Check Quiz #1 - π Summative Quiz -βοΈ Skills Mastery Check
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