Creative Inventions and Robotics Laboratory Welcome to the Motor Controller Development
1.Many construction systems are expensive. 2.Many construction systems are closed platforms. 3.Some construction systems are discontinued. Develop a basic construction system that: 1.costs less than $100 / project 2.can be used with many construction systems and software applications. 3.enables playful BIY-style projects. 4.has a reliable supply channel. The Problem The Challenge
Overview Scratch Board Input Sensors ($35) Scratch Programming Language (Free) Scratch Board Motor Controller ($50) LEGO, K’NEX, Craft Materials, Premium Quality Junk
Playful, engaging, computer controlled, multi-media rich. Integration of the virtual and real worlds. Projects Cuckoo Clocks Door Greeters Rock’n Robot Bands Puppet Theater Capital Gains Machines Trivia Game Machines Wii-like controllers
Developed at the MIT Media Lab Scratch Programming Language 1.Intuitive 2.Inexpensive 3.Powerful 4.Windows and Mac OS
Developed at the MIT Media Lab Scratch Board (Sensors) 1.Light, sound, slider, switch and resistive sensors. 2.Inexpensive ($35) 3.Windows and Mac OS
Developed at Build-It-Yourself Motor Controller 1.Drives 5V. 2.Rest, forward or reverse states. 3.Powered by USB, AC/DC converter or 9V battery 4.Inexpensive ($50) 5.Works with any screen display, any OS or any resistive sensor.