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LEGO® Robotics

LEGO® Robotics

LEGO® ROBOTICS Workshop Details This workshop introduces the basic concepts of the design thinking process with a specific function on rapid prototyping and iteration with simple programmable robots. Using LEGO® Spike kits, students will build a “Hopper” robot and...
Advanced Prototyping with Arduino

Advanced Prototyping with Arduino

Workshop Details This training is intended for those new to Arduino microcontroller programming or those who want to brush up on the basics with a virtual Arduino. Topics covered include:    Introduction to the Arduino microcontroller and IDE (Integrated...
Rapid Prototyping with LittleBits

Rapid Prototyping with LittleBits

Workshop Details This workshop introduces the basic concepts of the design thinking process with a specific focus on rapid prototyping. Using modular, magnetic electronics called LittleBits, students will take these concepts and apply them to a team design challenge....
Introduction to 3D Printing and Modeling

Introduction to 3D Printing and Modeling

Workshop Details This workshop will cover the basics of using the Maker Commons 3D printing service, including where to find models to print, creating your own models using Tinkercad, and how to submit a print through the Maker Commons website. Some of the topics...