Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Project Description

    • Parts List

    • Learning Objectives

    • New Electronic Components

    • ** IMPORTANT Information About Batteries **
  2. 2

    • Step 1 - Set up the Box Top and Outside Flap

    • Step 2 - Set up the Left Side of the Box

    • Step 3 - Set up the Right Side of the Box

    • Step 4 - Set up the Bottom of the Box

    • Step 5 - Fabricate the Caster (Wheel) Mount

    • Step 6 - Mounting the Caster (Wheel)

    • Step 7 - Ultrasonic Sensor

    • Step 8 - Motors and Motor Driver

    • Step 9 - UNO R3 and Breadboard

    • Step 10 - Wheels and Fins
  3. 3

    • Wiring Diagram - Overview

    • Step 1 - Set up the Motor Driver

    • Step 2 - Connect Motors, Motor Driver, and the Breadboard

    • Step 3 - Connect Arduino to the Breadboard

    • Step 4 - Connect the Ultrasonic Sensor

    • Step 5 - Connect the Battery
  4. 4

    • New Coding Commands & Concepts

    • Part 1 - Functional Overview

    • Part 2 - Definitions & Setup

    • Part 3 - Void Loop: Get Data & Decisioning

    • Part 4 - Functions: Movement

    • Part 5 - Functions: Movement (cont.) & Ultrasonic Sensor Readings

    • Uploading the Program

    • Troubleshooting

    • Complete Program
  5. 5

    • Exercises

    • Programming Challenge
  6. 6

    • NEED HELP? Start Here with Questions, Answers, & Comments

    • Show Us Your Work and Get Free Stuff!