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Using physical computing to create a robot buggy

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Why this, why now

This unit introduces pupils to physical computing by building a robotic buggy. They will use a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller to explore inputs and outputs, and utilise a range of hardware components, including motors, reflective optical sensors, LEDs, and an ultrasonic sensor.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Using physical computing to create a robot buggy

This unit introduces pupils to physical computing by building a robotic buggy. They will use a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller to explore inputs and outputs, and utilise a range of hardware components, including motors, reflective optical sensors, LEDs, and an ultrasonic sensor.

8 lessons
  1. Optical sensors for navigation
  2. Adding additional features to your buggy
  3. Ultrasonic sensors to measure distance
  4. Introduction to physical computing
  5. Presenting a physical computing project
  6. Working with motors
  7. Chassis design and build
  8. Creating an autonomous vehicle