Syllabus

=Course: Biotechnology (a.k.a. Robotics)= 1st Semester Introduction to “Robotics” Class and Competition Introduction to Safety Introduction to C Programming Introduction to Programming the RC (pwm’s) Autonomous Mode Manipulating Joystick for various needs Demonstration of Joystick controlling different PWMs Robot Design Other Build
 * Drive-Train
 * Transmissions
 * Tires (number of tires) 2, 4, 6+ etc.
 * Axle setup
 * Number of motors
 * Placement of motors
 * Chassis
 * Materials
 * Placement of robot components
 * Victors
 * Power switch
 * Transmission
 * Tires
 * Lift
 * Forklift
 * Arm (gears, pneumatics, chain, etc.)
 * Manipulators
 * Select an animal adaptation that we would like to design and build
 * Fundraising, Treasurer
 * T-Shirt Design (Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator)
 * Communication Plan
 * Wire Air Compressor
 * Mount Air Compressor
 * Connect solenoid valves, pressurve valves, pneumatics
 * Test

2nd Semester Game Strategy Plan Design CAD Paper Prototype Build Obtain Performance Statistics Homework (from Robotics Competition) Fundraising Communicate about competition and invite VIP’s Compete Manage transportation Permissions slips Food Packing Tools Reflection on Performance at Competition Lessons Learned and new observed robot implementation Improvement Plan Finish Build (if not complete) Experimental Testing and Performance Statistics