7. Building basic
• The book in the kit.
• Build first robot (good for team building!)
• Just follow instructions – carefully!
• Easy?
8. Programming basics
• First programming experience.
• A paradigm change …
• Make it FUN and EXCITING.
• No big deal!
• Avoid all FEARS and I CANNOT.
• BE AWARE of manipulators ….
10. Programming MOVE and NOISE
• MOVE FOREVER
• MOVE TWO ROTATIONS STOP
• MOVE THREE ROTATIONS NOISE
MOVE
• Forward, backward, stop, different sounds!
11. CHALLENGE
• Attach a pen to the robot.
• Program robot to draw the first letter
of your name.
• Program the robot to make a noise
when you are done.
13. Specific purpose building
• Specific purpose robot attachments.
• Passive – push (bumper, plough,
box), hook (fish), dump, collect.
• Power – grab, lift (lever, forklift), pull.
• Gears disguised.
• Movement options – wheels, legs.
14. Building
• Purpose of specific challenge.
• CHANGE and consider effect.
• Explain concept (in own words).
15. Building concepts
• Centre of gravity.
• Robot robustness.
• Stress.
• Alternatives and options.
• What if ….
16. Building ideas
• Simple shapes and structures.
• Ways to attach NXT motors.
• Front end setups - 15 minute project.
• Grippers, and Gears.
• Building creativity – Out the box.
17. PROGRAMMING
• Teach concept and logic.
• Show the implementation.
• Set the challenge.
• Input, process and output.
