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Robotics Class: Motion Programming, Subroutines, and Photo Resistors

6/16/2014 04:33:00 PM | Labels: , , , , ,

Robotics Class:  Introduction to Motion Programming and Photo Resistors


Danny Hutton, Instructor of Information and Communications Technology at Louisiana Delta Community College (West Monroe Campus) and Laura Duke, Physics and Robotics Instructor at West Monroe High School, got the campers started on one of the hallmarks of the camp, robotics programming.



Utilizing the PBASIC programming language and Parallax Boe-Bots, students were introduced to the basics of robotics inclusive of assembling circuits, programming the robots to move in multiple directions, as well as programming the robots to recognize input from photo resistors.




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Day 2 : Robotics Challenge #1

6/18/2013 04:23:00 PM | Labels: , , , , , , , ,

Robotics Challenge #1: Follow the Line


Utilizing the methods and concepts learned from the morning sessions, each team was required to wire and program their robot to follow a black line on a light background.  The teams consumed all available time (2 hours) to finish the task and were tireless in their efforts to solve the puzzle.  Guest judge and CenturyLink volunteer Rishanta Trundles was on hand to supervise the competition.  Team Silent But Deadly won this challenge.






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Day 2: Robotics Programming with Photoresistors

6/18/2013 11:16:00 AM | Labels: , , , , , , ,

Robotics Programming:  Photoresistors

West Monroe High School physics and robotics instructor Laura Duke introduced the campers to techniques in making the Boe-Bot recognize the differences in light and dark materials using photoresistors.
 


A photoresistor is a resistor whose resistance decreases with increasing incident light intensity; in other words, it exhibits photoconductivity. Photoelectric or light sensing devices are used in almost any branch of industry for control,safety,amusement and sound reproduction and inspection and measurement.

When using these types of resistors, the robots can be instructed to move along a path provided there is enough contrast between the light and dark areas for the robot to recognize.



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