Angelina and Heidi worked on the Arduino Uno and breadboard with the plan to create a small Arduino-powered bot with gear motors, learning how to code in C++, create circuits, and use libraries in Arduino code.   

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Jackson and Angelina worked on the Arduino Uno, breadboard, and Replit to create a program which would convert phrases into Morse code. Initially, they programmed it into Replit using java, but then transferred it C++ on Arduino. They learned how to use and implement the serial monitor in Arduino to allow the Arduino to take input from the user and then have the Arduino blink in Morse code, representing the inputted phrase. 

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Angelina and Franco learned how to effectively and safely solder circuits and created a complete PC board with the Elenco Practical Soldering Project Kit. They learned how to solder battery snaps, LED's, capacitors, transistors, etc. and how to fix any soldering mistakes as well.  

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Angelina and Heidi worked on programming , designing, and building a robot controlled with an Arduino, ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensors, etc. They learned about the function of a motor shield and how to use it with an Arduino. They also learned about wiring voltages, ground wires, servos, etc. 

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Angelina built the Boombot from Valorant using the materials provided by Danny Lum. She used 3D-printed wheels, ultrasonic sensors, collision detection, etc. to make it as close as possible to the in-game version. She learned how to print 3D models efficiently and how to change the infill, speed, layer thickness, and more, how to connect multiple wires to one circuit, and how to design motor mechanisms using springs, washers, and 3D printed pieces. 

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Angelina and Evan designed and put together a biped robot that is able to hold itself upright and walk forward through the program. It is wired with an Arduino and breadboard which is connected to the motors in order to make them walk.

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Angelina, Franco, and Nico successfully designed and built a drone using unique propellers that were quieter as they used toroidal propellers. They learned how to wire, design, build, and use the software to control the drone. Through the software, they were able to manually spin the motors so they were able to control it for a short flight.

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