Educational
robotics expands its boundaries, from the direction of additional education it
is gradually moving to a new level, and is being a part of the main curricula.
The secret of such success is simple - an integrated approach to the study of
mathematics, physics, programming and other sciences. And also practice and
practice again! And most importantly, robotics arouses a sincere interest in
classes in children.
In turn,
classes in robotics are built around the study of models of robots, designed on
a particular material base. Historically, one of the most popular platforms for
learning robotics is Lego Education. At the moment, they are presented in three
series - Lego Wedo 2.0, Lego Spike Prime and Lego Mindstorms EV3.
The
developers of these kits have prepared teaching materials that allow you to
organize the educational process approximately from several months to half year.
However, the moment comes when the materials end, and there is still a long
learning period ahead. In our robotics club, we also passed this turning point
and spent many of time developing author's teaching materials.
To save
your time and help to prepare an interesting curriculum in robotics, you can
find on our website models of robots from the Lego Wedo 2.0 kit, as well as
step-by-step instructions for them.
Short list
of our building instructions Lego Wedo 2.0
Harvester
The harvester’s
drive (moving forward or backward) is implemented in a bevel gear. To transmit
rotation to the reeler, a belting is used. To control the movement, a worm gear
with a tilt sensor is installed – the position in that the sensor sets – is
encoded in the direction of movement – forward, backward or stop
Submarine
When a
torpedo or other objects are detected, the periscope is set in motion due to
the operation of the distance sensor installed in front of the submarine. A
rack transmission is used to raise the periscope.
Aircraft
The
aircraft’s propellers are driven by cylindrical and belt drives. The tilt
sensor is used to set the direction of rotation of the propellers (takeoff or
landing).
Mars Rover
The drive
of Mars Rover is made on a belting. A distance sensor is installed on the rover
to detect objects and obstacles.
Fire Truck
Fire truck
can move forward and backward due to the bevel gear. A hand-operated worm gear
lifts the ladder. In turn the tilt sensor activates siren in appropriate
position. Additionally, while moving, the indicator of smarthub blinks red.
Bridge
The drive of
bridge is made on belt and worm gears. To program the modes of lowering and
raising the bridge, a distance sensor is installed in front of it.
For these
and other building instructions Lego Wedo 2.0, see section Building instructions shop
