Summer Workshops 2010
This summer we will be having a series of robotics themed workshops leading up to Boise Bot Competition 2010 (more exciting info regarding that soon) This year we’ve built onto everything we achieved last year and hope to continue to evolve it into a truly great community event. Below you will find a list of the workshops we will be facilitating in the coming months.
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Glowing robot brain...
July 24th, 2010- Robotic Combat Workshop
6PM-10PM
Kit cost is $24.99
Welcome for ALL AGES 8+ with a parent. Some soldering skills will be needed.
UPDATE: Dave has changed the circuit into a form that can be adapted both for Mini-sumo and Joust. Participants will be able to compete in either event with the robots created at these workshops.
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August 20th, 2010, Living Inventions
Jansen Walker Legs
6PM-10PM
Ages 8+ with a parent
Kit cost is $49.99
Participants will build a mechanical walking leg system modeled after Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests by 4volt.com. The laser cut leg kits will be controllable with a microcontroller or simple analog circuit, they represent the possibilities of simulating new forms of life and interaction with nature through robotics.We will watch some great videos about living invetors and how they use open source technology and philosophies to spread their ideas across the world. Unlike with many of our workshops, this event will not be centered around the robotics, but the assembly of the mechanical structure. A simple phototrope (light seeker) electronics kit will be supplied that can be assembled either at the workshop or at home.
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September 17th, 2010, Mini-Sumo
6PM-10PM
Ages 8+ with a parent.
Some soldering is required.
We will be building a Mini-sumo bot that fits the standard requirements for international robotic sumo tournaments. In order to provide a diversity and recycling theme, we will be building a design that comes from the very pioneers of hobby robotics and the BEAM movement. A Mini-sumo ring will be set up so that we can spar the bots in preparation for the big event in October!
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A separate post will be set up for each workshop and you can preregister either at the store or via our contact form here on the site.
More info to come very soon!