ERAU STEM Beginner Robotics Camp 2016

Richard S. Stansbury and Farahzad Behi

 

The 2015 Summer Camp used the Lego Mindstorms Educational Kit purchaed from Lego Education.  Our kits ran the NXT 2.0 system, which is the previous generation Mindstorm.  Since these units are discontinued, the cost associated with them have gone up significantly if you buy new.  You can find used sets on E-Bay for around $200.

About one year ago, Lego upgraded from NXT 2.0 to EV3.  Those are more affordable, but different from the kits used in camp.  You can purchase an EV3 kit at amazon.com at the following link:  http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-6029291-Mindstorms-EV3-31313/dp/B00CWER3XY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403871970&sr=8-1&keywords=lego+nxt+2.0

Schedule

Thursday Challenge Builds

You have done well, but you must complete the following challenges before you are ready for your Battle Bot.

Complete each of the challenge builds and demonstrate to Mr. Behi or Dr. Stansbury.

Challenge #1: The Maze Runner

For this challenge, you must create a robot with a line sensor located near the front of the robot.  This robot must negotiate a maze as shown on the floor below.  As it travels through the maze.  

You should consider the "left hand rule".  Whenever the robot reaches an intersection, Take the left most option (turn left and proceed).  Dr. Stansbury will demonstrate this behavior on the board.

A test environment will be set up.

The team that makes the fastest maze time will receive recognition before the Battle Bots competition on Friday.

Challenge #2:  Battle Bot Behaviors

The following challenges will have you take a simple battle bot and teach it basic behaviors in RobotC.  This will be the basis for your battle bot's attack and defense behaviors.  (Instructions Here)

Battle Bots Rules and Code Sample