This document discusses a project on DIY robotics supported by the European Commission’s H2020 programme, focusing on cost-effective ways to build robots and participate in competitions. It emphasizes the educational benefits gained from hands-on experience, including skills in engineering, programming, and problem-solving. The project aims to inspire learning through practical application rather than solely relying on online tutorials.

1. The work presented in this document is supported by the European
Commission’s H2020 programme – project Scientix 3 (Grant agreement N.
730009), coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN). The content of the
document is the sole responsibility of the organizer and it does not represent
the opinion of the European Commission (EC), and the EC is not
responsible for any use that might be made of information contained.
Knowledge expansion on a
budget - DIY robotics

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http://scientix.eu

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Where the Idea came from?
Internet is booming with DIY (Do It Yourself) tutorials.

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But if you just watch
tutorials it is the
same as if you tried
learning maths,
physics or
chemistry only by
reading.

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Is this even possible ?

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We started our little project DIY
robotics
We made a plan:
• Build robots
• Spend as little as possible
• Attend local robotics competition

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What is the purpose of working
like that?
• Learning about
materials
• a high rank in
the competition
• Engineering,
• Programing,
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Results
Motivation Knowledge
Experience
Self
confidence

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End product
- 2 old servos
- Arduino uno
- Transistors, wires, connectors, resistors
- Computer metal shell and some leftover wood
- Photoresistors
- Sand paper
- 9V battery

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Results

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Thrill and excitement in the
competition

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Winning some serious prizes 

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National competiton

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Where to start?
moodle.scientix.eu
www.scientix.eu/resources

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