BUILD-A-PI ROBOTICS WORKSHOP /
Beginners to advanced roboteers will have a blast building a Raspberry Pi powered robot in this free 2 hour workshop. You can purchase a PiWars USA Workshop Kit that will have EVERYTHING you need to build your robot. BUT, if you are an experienced roboteer & have a lot of awesome components already, bring your own stuff! Just remember, we are using the Raspberry Pi to run our robots.
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Cost:
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The workshop is free, but you MUST get a TICKET from our online store to hold your seat.
Arrive:
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No later than 10:45 to check-in (doors open at 10 am)
Workshop materials needed:
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Bring your Raspberry Pi (any version) and all the components listed below to build your robot
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Purchase our PiWars USA Workshop Kit $75
Our workshop kit includes the following:-
CamJam Edukit #3:​
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A custom-designed, pre-soldered motor controller board (with screw terminals)
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Two DC motors (with wires pre-soldered)
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Two custom red wheels (which go extra fast… because they’re red!)
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A ball castor (used as the ‘third wheel’ to your robot)
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A small breadboard (to create your circuits)
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Two pieces of strong 3M padded double-sided tape
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A battery box for 4 AA batteries
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An ultrasonic distance sensor (for detecting objects in front of your robot)
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A line follower sensor (for detecting and following black lines)
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Resistors and jumper cables with which to complete your circuits
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A strong cardboard box to keep it all in… or to cut into to make your chassis!
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1 Raspberry Pi Zero​
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Power Bank
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4 AA Batteries
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SD card pre-programmed for PiWars challenges Obstacle Course & PiNoon
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1 Controller with batteries
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​​Please get your tickets early! Seats are limited.
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