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Learn how to code a robot called "the Finch" to complete an obstacle course. Then things get even more interesting!

You'll combine art and technology to make obstacles and booby traps to make the ultimate obstacle course, creating traps out of common materials like cardboard, paint, and paper. You'll bring them to life through coding, motors, sensors, and a variety of electronic components. Spike traps? Trash compactor? Your imagination is the limit!

Combining the HummingbirdBit robotics kits with the Finch robots, you'll explore the different components, how to use them, and code them using a block-coding app called Birdblox. Then you’ll learn different cardboard building techniques and mechanisms that you can use for your creations. 

Details

• Ages 10-14.
• Skill level: Beginner. Coding or building experience is useful but not required.
• You can bring your own computer (a Bluetooth-enabled tablet is best), or you can borrow one from BARN. When you register, choose "Use BARN Computer" or "Bring Computer from Home."
• Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on (even though you'll be wearing a lab coat).
• Bring water and a snack.
• Registration closes Monday, July 8, 2024.

Details

• A $10 materials fee, included in the class price, covers the robotic kits and all the supplies you'll need.
• The robotic kits will be available during class, and you'll return them to the instructor when class is finished.