Building a Functional Robot�and Attachments
LIAM, LILIANA, AVI
Part 1: Building a Functional Robot
LIAM, LILIANA, AVI
Roadmap
- Components
- Important LEGO® Technic Parts
- Building Your Robot
- Tips and Tricks
Components
- Spike Brick
- Small and Large Wheels
- Small and Large Angular Motors
- Colour Sensor
- Touch Sensor
- Ultrasonic Sensor
Important LEGO® Technic Parts
- Pegs (friction or connector)
- Axles (length)
- Beams
- Gears
Building Steps
- Start with the brick
- Use parts to attach motors and sensors
- Add on attachments as you need them
Building Strong Structures
- Two pegs when attaching beams
- Using 3 long blue Pegs can usually makes a structure stronger
-Try to make your robot as light as possible
- Try to make your robot the smallest possible
What is Legal and Illegal
- Only parts that are made by LEGO
- Any non-LEGO tech is not permitted
- YOUR ROBOT CAN NOT BE REMOTE CONTROLLED (all actions must be coded in advance)
- Only cables in the competition (Bluetooth is not allowed in the competition)
Tips and Tricks
- Keep battery at optimal charge (Inconsistency can occur more often if not at optimal charge)
- Keep battery accessible so you can change it when it is low
- Keep wheels clean, dust can affect the accuracy of your robot
Part 2: Building Attachments
LIAM, LILIANA, AVI
Roadmap
- Different Types of Attachments
- How to Make Efficient Attachments
- Putting on Attachments
- Tips and Tricks
- Q&A
- Kahoot!
Different Types of Attachments
Active Attachment
Passive Attachment
Efficient Attachments
- Think of making passive attachments over active attachments for efficiency and reliability
- Make your attachments as simple as possible
- Use the least amount of attachments possible
- Make your attachments easy to take on and off
Tips and Tricks
- Try to make attachments that can do multiple missions in one run to save time
- It is easier, more efficient, and more reliable to use passive attachments than active attachments
Q&A Session