1. Creative Technology Laboratory
Robots that Earn Money
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2. The global economy has tanked!
The Problem
The global economy has tanked!
The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building."
The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains."

3. Your mission is to build machines that: create value,
The Mission
Your mission is to build machines that:
create value,
make life better,
provide a service,
set the world straight and
earn a fortune!
Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin of error.

4. Study project guidelines. Set up PowerPoint lab book.
Project Plan and Skills Needed
Study project guidelines.
Set up PowerPoint lab book.
Document problem and mission.
Build …
Decorate …
Present projects.
You'll need:
Premium Quality Junk
Build-It-Yourself Tools
PowerPoint Project Introduction
Lesson Plan
Problem Solving Tricks
Presenting Ideas
Gear Trains
Modular Construction
Graffiti

5. A well placed candy machine can earn more than $100 each week.
Research
A well placed candy machine can earn more than $100 each week.
A slot machine can earn $220 per day.

6. Hall of Fame
Value Proposition # 1
Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross ... better than Microsoft!
Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad.

7. 25 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls!
Hall of Fame
Value Proposition # 2
25 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls!
Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue.

8. Best deal in all of Massachusetts!
Hall of Fame
Value Proposition #3
When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange.
Best deal in all of Massachusetts!

9. For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button.
Hall of Fame
Value Proposition #4
For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face.
For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button.

10. 4 Basic Robot Components Sensors (switch, microphone, light detectors)
Building Tips – Basic modules
4 Basic Robot Components
Sensors (switch, microphone, light detectors)
Controller (Computer)
Software
Output devices (motors, lamps, sound speakers)

11. Dollar Bill Detector – Mouse Move Instructions In Development
Building Tips – Basic Sensor Modules
Build:
Dollar Bill Detector – Mouse Move
Instructions In Development
Coin Sensor – Key Press
Link to Build-It-Blocks
UID – Member
PWD: RobotSushi1

12. Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1
Building Tips – Basic Controller Mount Modules
Build:
Controller mount
Link to Build-It-Blocks
UID: member
PWD: RobotSushi1

13. Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1
Building Tips – Servo Relay Switch Module
Build:
Servo relay switch
Link to Build-It-Blocks
UID: member
PWD: RobotSushi1

14. Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1
Building Tips – Basic Motor Mount Modules
Build:
Motor mount
Link to Build-It-Blocks
UID: member
PWD: RobotSushi1

15. Horizontal to vertical module Fortune wheel
Building Tips – Basic modules
Build:
Horizontal to vertical module
Fortune wheel
Link to Build-It-Blocks

16. Link to Build-It-Blocks
Building Tips – Basic modules
Build:
Drummer
Link to Build-It-Blocks

17. What could your robot do that would make
Build a component of your own design
What could your robot do that would make
your buddies want to pay 25 cents?
Throw candy.
Tell a joke.
Dance.
Play music
???

18. m a r t rouble Draw signs: 25 ¢ You are Two good fortunes
Building Tips – Graffiti
Draw signs:
25 ¢
You are
Two good fortunes
Two bad fortunes
m a r t
rouble

19. Set up controller / sensor: Mount controller to read screen patterns.
Building Tips – Mount Controller
Set up controller / sensor:
Mount controller to read screen patterns.
Set up cables to servos and motion modules.

20. Building Tips – Scratch Program
Detect coin – Coin drops on arm that presses any key.
Display playful message.
Display patterns that will control servos.

21. Building Tips – Scratch Program
Detect coin – Coin slides over mouse.
Display playful message.
Display patterns that will control servos.

22. Servo Relay Switch
+3V to 9V
Motor 1
Ground
Motor 2
Servo A
relay switch
The servo relay switch enables you to control two output devices by controlling just one servo.

23. Requires two battery packs,
Servo Relay Switch
Servo A
relay switch
-9V
Motor
0 Volts or Ground
+9V
The servo relay switch enables you to control the polarity of one output device.
i.e. rotate clockwise or counter clockwise.
Requires two battery packs,
( 3V to 9V )

24. What we should know
How to think outside the box
How to make people laugh
Benefits of modular construction
How to tell a compelling story
PowerPoint
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Value proposition
Advanced Projects:
Design graffiti signs
Build more elaborate modules
Create a video
Estimate your profit margin.
Modify your robot to collect more that 25 cents for its service.
Design a robot to promote your invention.

25. What are examples of how technology has improved live?
Class discussion / time out questions
What is a robot?
What are examples of how technology has improved live?
What are examples of how technology has made life worse?
What do you think are the most amazing man made inventions?
Why is teamwork important?
What do you think are the biggest problems in the world?