1. Creative Inventions and Robotics www.build-it-yourself.com Laboratory Welcome to the Motor Controller Development

2. 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 www.build-it-yourself.com The Challenge

3. Overview www.build-it-yourself.com Scratch Board Input Sensors ($35) Scratch Programming Language (Free) Scratch Board Motor Controller ($50) LEGO, K’NEX, Craft Materials, Premium Quality Junk

4. Playful, engaging, computer controlled, multi-media rich. Integration of the virtual and real worlds. Projects www.build-it-yourself.com  Cuckoo Clocks  Door Greeters  Rock’n Robot Bands  Puppet Theater  Capital Gains Machines  Trivia Game Machines  Wii-like controllers

5. Developed at the MIT Media Lab Scratch Programming Language www.build-it-yourself.com 1.Intuitive 2.Inexpensive 3.Powerful 4.Windows and Mac OS

6. 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

7. Developed at Build-It-Yourself Motor Controller 1.Drives 450ma @ 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.