In Learning Module #1, Chris and Nathan used Arduino boards and components to learn and understand how Arduino works.
Each photo shows how the distance of the object switches the LEDs to reflect the distance. This one shows it far away, illuminating green for good distance.
This photo shows the object at a medium distance, turning the yellow LED on, even though it's hard to see.
Lastly, this photo shows the object at a very close distance, causing the red LED to glow.
In Learning Module #2, Nick and Chris followed along with the soldering introduction kit to make a speaker that hums.
These images are of the board about halfway through adding all of the components to the board, we added things such as resistors, capacitors, a potentiometer, and a battery pad.
Learning Module #3 - AutoCAD
Partnered with Owen DeReiter
Learning Module #3 - Initial Proposal
In Learning Module #3, Owen and Chris worked with AutoCAD to create and print 3D models.
Printing in progress
The finished product (our first attempt)
One of the last things we created, finished
Learning Module #4 - 3D Models with Kinect
Partnered with Nathan Bach
Learning Module #4 - Initial Proposal
Learning Module #4 - Daily Log
In Learning Module #4, Chris and Nathan worked with a Kinect to create 3D Models and print them.
Nathan spinning the shoe
What it looks like on the screen
The whole setup
Learning Module #5 - Making an RC Car
Partnered with Nick Ali
Learning Module #5 - Initial Proposal
In Learning Module #5, Chris and Nick learned to work with Arduinos and motor shields in order to power and control an RC car.
Gear mechanism of an RC car
Nick and Chris playing with the RC car motors
Learning Module #6 - Modifying a Roomba
Partnered with An Le
Learning Module #6 - Initial Proposal
Learning Module #6 - Daily Log
In Learning Module #6, An and Chris tinkered with a Roomba to modify and learn more about how it works.
Replacement battery system
The SD Card module used for sound
The wiring between the Arduino and Roomba
Learning Module #7 - 3D Unity Game
Partnered with Donovan McHenry
In Learning Module #7, Donovan and Chris worked with Unity's built in 3D editor and tutorials to make 3D games.
The weapon system
The third person camera system
Learning Module #8 - CNC with DVD Drives
Partnered with Nathan Bach
Learning Module #8 - Initial Proposal
Learning Module #8 - Log Part 1
Learning Module #8 - Log Part 2
In Learning Module #8, Nathan and Chris used DVD drives to make a working CNC machine that would draw pictures.
The final result
The Arduino CNC Motor Shield
The original reference of controlling DVD drives with Arduinos