Welcome and Motivation

  • Welcome to the Workshop!
    • Get ready to dive into the exciting world of robotics with Arduino.
    • By the end of this workshop, you’ll build and control your own robot and possibly use that aquiered knowledge to build a drone.

Goals of the Workshop

  • Understand Arduino Basics
    • Learn to program the Arduino to interact with various components.
  • Learn Basic Electronics
    • Understand circuits, sensors, actuators, and power management.
  • Explore Sensors and Actuators
    • Use sensors to gather data and actuators to perform actions.
  • Master Communication Techniques
    • Implement wired and wireless communication between components.
  • Build and Drive Your Robot
    • Assemble and program your robot to perform specific tasks.
  • Draw Real-World Connections
    • See how the components you use in your robot are similar to those in drones and other advanced systems.

Workshop Outline

  • Introduction to Arduino
    • Overview of the Arduino board and its capabilities.
    • Basic programming using the Arduino IDE.
  • Electronics Fundamentals
    • Understanding voltage, current, and resistance.
    • Working with breadboards, resistors, LEDs, and switches.
  • Sensors and Actuators
    • Using sensors like IMU and ToF to gather data.
    • Controlling motors, servos, and LEDs as actuators.
  • Power Management
    • Efficiently powering your robot.
    • Using batteries and voltage regulators.
  • Communication Techniques
    • Wired communication with I2C and SPI.
    • Wireless communication using NRF24L01 modules and FlySky remote systems.
  • Robot Assembly
    • Building the robot chassis.
    • Integrating sensors, actuators, and communication modules.
  • Programming Your Robot
    • Writing code to control the robot’s movement.
    • Implementing remote control via FlySky or wireless modules.
  • Testing and Debugging
    • Running tests to ensure all components work together.
    • Troubleshooting common issues.

Final Project

  • Build It, Drive It!
    • Combine everything you’ve learned to build your own robot.
    • Program your robot to navigate, avoid obstacles, and respond to remote commands.
    • Experience the thrill of seeing your creation come to life!

Real-World Applications

  • Relate to Advanced Robotics
    • Understand that the same principles apply to complex systems like drones.
    • See how knowledge of basic components scales up to sophisticated technology.

Get Excited!

  • Hands-On Learning
    • Engage in practical, hands-on activities to reinforce learning.
  • Team Collaboration
    • Work in groups to build and troubleshoot, simulating real-world engineering teams.
  • Endless Possibilities
    • Realize that with the skills you’ll gain, you can create endless robotic projects.