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+ | = Intro to BEAM robotics lab/ | ||
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+ | This is a lab / workshop to give people the opportunity to play around with analogue electronic components. Participants will build a small, simple robot without the use of microcontrollers or programming. More information on BEAM robotics can be found at the following links: | ||
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+ | The Electron Club in the [http:// | ||
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+ | Saturday 3rd Feb, 2-5 PM (soldering intro an hour earlier) | ||
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+ | Anyone that wants to have a go at making little electronic thingies and isn't afraid to get their hands a little dirty. (Keep in mind that soldering irons are used in this workshop, so for safety' | ||
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+ | Each participant is going to make a small solar-powered robot called a Trimet. The design is simple, and can be used as a basis for moving on to more complicated 'bots later. To make the 'bot we are going to solder, cut, glue, test, troubleshoot, | ||
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+ | For those that have never soldered before (or who are frustrated with the process) there will be a very basic intro soldering held one hour before the BEAM lab. | ||
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+ | If you bring all the necessary parts yourself, nothing. Kits with all the required bot bits will be available at he workshop at a cost of £11.00. | ||
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+ | Depending on the number of participants, | ||
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+ | |+Tool recommendations | ||
+ | !Description !!Manufacturer !!vendor / part # !!Comments | ||
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+ | |30W Soldering Iron||Antex||Maplin / [http:// | ||
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+ | |120mm Mini Long Nose Plier || ||Maplin / [http:// | ||
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+ | If you don't want to use the 'bot kit described above, here is a list of components needed to build the trimmet: | ||
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+ | #Solar Cell, 5.5v output (about 37mm x 33 mm) | ||
+ | #Small motor (motors from old walkmans or cassette players usually work) the smaller the motor, the more active your bot will be. | ||
+ | #1381-G voltage trigger | ||
+ | #2N3904 NPN transistor | ||
+ | #2N3906 PNP transistor | ||
+ | #2.2k resistor | ||
+ | #4700 microfarad Capacitors | ||
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+ | If you would like to buy a kit with the above components at the workshop reserve yours by sending an email to info@electronclub.org . The price is £11.00, and can be paid at the workshop. To guarantee a kit, your email must be received by 12:00 25th of January. | ||
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+ | If you are planning to attend the workshop, please send an email with your name, if you would like a kit, and if you are planning to bring your own tools to info@electronclub.org . | ||
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+ | Hope to see you there ! | ||