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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:  

  • The workshop is free, but you MUST get a TICKET from our online store to hold your seat.

Arrive:

  • No later than 10:45 to check-in (doors open at 10 am)

Workshop materials needed: 

  • 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:​

      • A custom-designed, pre-soldered motor controller board (with screw terminals)

      • Two DC motors (with wires pre-soldered)

      • Two custom red wheels (which go extra fast… because they’re red!)

      • A ball castor (used as the ‘third wheel’ to your robot)

      • A small breadboard (to create your circuits)

      • Two pieces of strong 3M padded double-sided tape

      • A battery box for 4 AA batteries

      • An ultrasonic distance sensor (for detecting objects in front of your robot)

      • A line follower sensor (for detecting and following black lines)

      • Resistors and jumper cables with which to complete your circuits

      • A strong cardboard box to keep it all in… or to cut into to make your chassis!

    • 1 Raspberry Pi Zero​

    • Power Bank

    • 4 AA Batteries

    • SD card pre-programmed for PiWars challenges Obstacle Course & PiNoon

    • 1 Controller with batteries

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​​Please get your tickets early! Seats are limited.

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