Platform for classes in Robotics & STEM
Integrated Robotics & STEM classes could be extremely difficult for the teacher to organize. We support the teacher and the participating students. With the platform we provide content & infrastructure for conducting classes, preparing for competitions and learing in class or at home. As kits we currently use LEGO Mindstorms EV3/NXT, VEX, Tetrix, Arduino.
- 9069 pages of robot building instructions
- 2196:23 minutes of tutorial videos
- At least 1 new tutorial each week. 9 scheduled for the next 4 month(s)
Robotics Competitions
Prepare for robotics competitions as a Team
Highlights
FIRST LEGO League Competition. Constructing and Programming a Robot Base
This course if used by teams, mentors and students to structure the preparation for the Robotics Game of the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competitions. One thing that is common each year at FLL is that experience matters a lot. Our goal with this course is to quickly bring new teams up to speed with experienced teams and to share some new tricks, patterns, constructions with the more experienced teams.
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Box Robot Two. Fewer parts and one motor. Simplifying a robot.
After the first box robot course and its enourmous success, we decided to build a second box robot. This time with fewer parts and with only three motors. The EV3 set comes with one medium motor and this robot will be easier for new teams. It is also lighter and more simple. Take the course and learn the ideas that we have in mind in simplifying a robot. Use this course with students and try to experiment to make the attachments and construction even simpler.
Videos for the course are still being produced!
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Proportional Line Following with LEGO Mindstorms EV3
One of the smoothest and most precise way to follow a line. It is also quite fast. The whole algorithm could be configured easily depending on the conditions in the room. Proportional Algorithm: This algorithm for following lines is called Proportional. It proportionally rotates the motors depending on how far from the line the robot is. If the robot is right above the line the proportion between the two motor is equal and they just continue forward. But as the robot looses the line, the algorithm would return it as quickly as possible proportionally to how far away the robot is.
Tetrix Box Robot chassis for FTC competitions
We've built a box robot chassis that could easily be extended with attachments for FIRST Technical Challenge competition.
If you ever filled that FIRST Technical Challenge is difficult and you don't know where to start from, building this Tetrix robot is the first thing that you could do. You would have 4 motors, plenty of space for attachments and good access to the phone.
The robot is built from a Tetrix Set without additional parts. It's a winning robot in just 107 steps
- 09 Sep 2017
Latest
VEX IQ Crossover. Two degrees of freedom introduction
What is a single, and what is two degrees of freedom
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- 22 Sep 2017
Tetrix Box Robot chassis for FTC competitions
We've built a box robot chassis that could easily be extended with attachments for FIRST Technical Challenge competition.
If you ever filled that FIRST Technical Challenge is difficult and you don't know where to start from, building this Tetrix robot is the first thing that you could do. You would have 4 motors, plenty of space for attachments and good access to the phone.
The robot is built from a Tetrix Set without additional parts. It's a winning robot in just 107 steps
- 09 Sep 2017
Cube Collector Attachment for VEX Robot Base 1
This are building instructions for a second mechanism for collecting cubes. This mechanism is designed for VEX Robot Base 1 and can be used for solving VEX IQ Challenge Highrise 2014-2015.
- 29 Aug 2017
Two degrees of freedom VEX IQ Crossover attachment
Attachment for lifting object, especially hex balls if you have them from the Crossover competition
- 28 Aug 2017
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Suggested
Box Robots for Robotics Competitions
Robotics competitions with LEGO Mindstorms robots are very popular. One of the more popular types of robot constructions that are build for such competitions are the so-called "Box Robots". In this course we are gathering a series of videos on this box robots along with building instructions and recommendations of improvements.
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Box Robot Two. Fewer parts and one motor. Simplifying a robot.
After the first box robot course and its enourmous success, we decided to build a second box robot. This time with fewer parts and with only three motors. The EV3 set comes with one medium motor and this robot will be easier for new teams. It is also lighter and more simple. Take the course and learn the ideas that we have in mind in simplifying a robot. Use this course with students and try to experiment to make the attachments and construction even simpler.
Videos for the course are still being produced!
- 14
- 28:56
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LEGO Mindstorms Castor Bot building instruction
Building instructions for a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robot that we call CastorBot, because it uses the castor ball.
- 10 May 2017
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Testimonials
BSh (user asked us not to mention his name, just the feedback), September 2017
Your site is great and we used it a lot last year when preparing for fll. This year, my kids are not interested in participating in fll. They've grown up.
Regarding improvements, it would be good to have different kinds of base robots. Last year, the base was too low to jump over one of the obstacles. So we improvised.
Sriniwas Gedella, September 2017
Your tutorials are great and have been very helpful last year when I was coaching my daughters team for FLL. This year, since I do not have time for coaching, another parent has taken over the coaching responsibilities. I have shared your info.
Mike A from NH, September 2017
I am no longer involved with FLL team, but I did learn a lot from and enjoyed your material. Good luck!.
André Alcântara
"Bom dia prezados,
Sou professor de matemática e robótica aqui no Brasil e gostaria de parabenizar toda a equipe que desenvolve esses vídeos e cursos e também ao pessoal do telemarketing que me atenderam super bem e são atenciosos e prestativos. Muito obrigado pela ajuda e conto com vocês durante esse tempo. Minha equipe de robótica Albatroid sem dúvida será muito bem auxiliada por verdadeiros profissionais e tenho certeza que nessa temporada da FLL teremos um resultado muito melhor com esse apoio. Parabéns a toda equipe.
Um grande abraco do Brasil a todos.
"Good morning, dear ones.
I am a professor of mathematics and robotics here in Brazil and would like to congratulate all the team that develops these videos and courses and also to the telemarketers who have met me super well and are attentive and helpful. Thank you for the help and I am counting on you during this time. My Albatroid robotics team will undoubtedly be very well assisted by true professionals and I am sure that in this FLL season we will have a much better result with this support. Congratulations to the whole team.
A big hug from Brazil to everyone.
Jean Yankovich
Really like the 3D ability to look at pieces from different angles as construction proceeds. Thanks for all the new additions and improvements.
I rely so much on your site as I proceed in my learning journey from basics to all aspects!
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