Bootcamp [Master]

mBot (mBlock) Coding/Robotics

Curt Lewellyn

Using mBlock, get creative and see what you can program your mBot to do. To complete this challenge, post in the "response" tab. Be sure to include screenshots of your various codes and briefly video your robot in action. Check out the tutorials in the "resources" tab to get started. 

TinkerCad Circuits

Curt Lewellyn

Using TinkerCad Circuits, your challenge is to design a successful simulated-circuit that demonstrates a basic understanding of electronics. To complete this challenge you must create a "schematic" for a working circuit board and post it to the "response" tab. Be sure to include screenshots and attach a BRD file.

MakeCode Micro:bit

Curt Lewellyn

Using MakeCode Micro:bit, your challenge is to create a game or musical instrument using the Micro:bit program and microcomputer. Be as creative as you want to! To complete this challenge, post in the "response" tab. Your post should explain the concept of you project and should include a HEX file.

Lego Mindstorms

Curt Lewellyn

Using Lego Mindstorm, your challenge is to create a working/programmable robot. To complete this challenge, you must post in the response tab. Your response should include a screenshot of your code and a short video of your robot in action.

DESIGN YOUR OWN LOGO

Curt Lewellyn

Using Gravit Designer, design your own personal logo. Browse the images above to view some of the keys to good graphic design. (Hint: Less is More!) Keep it simple. To complete this challenge you need to post to the "response" the concept or symbolism behind your design. Your response should include a PNG file for the vinyl cutter.

Computer Programming

Curt Lewellyn

Using Kahn Academy, work your way through the Intro to Java Script course. To complete this challenge, you must post a description of what you learned during this course to the "response" tab. Your response should include screenshots of the completed lessons.

Custom designed lamp

Curt Lewellyn
LanternTemplate.gvdesign

Using Gravit Designer, create a custom-designed lamp. Import the template file that is attached to this challenge and customize it to make it your own. You can view the videos (created by Mr. Johnson!) under the "resources" tab to learn more. To complete this challenge you must include a post in the "response" tab that explains your process and includes an SVG file.

Lego Challenge

Curt Lewellyn

Using TinkerCad, your challenge is to create two lego bricks to the specifications described in the image above. Instead of "carving" the word "Lego" into the studs on each brick, you should "carve" your own initials (to make the custom-designs.)

To complete this challenge you must create a post under the "Response" tab which describes what you learned. You should attach your STL file to the post and include a screenshot from TinkerCad.

Rocket Challenge

Curt Lewellyn

Using Codeblocks, your challenge is to write a script that automates the construction of a rocket or spaceship.

To complete this challenge, you should post under the "Response" tab. your post should include a description of what you learned, an STL file and a GIF of your automation.

mBot Tutorials

Curt Lewellyn

Click the link below to explore the various mBot tutorials:

http://education.makeblock.com/resource/explore-mbot-tutorials-collection/