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University of Northampton: Junkbots |
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Provided · Motors · Battery Holder · Electronics components (switches, wire, etc). · Packing Tape · Unbalancing shapes. · Playing surface
Needed · Drinks cans · Junk to add to the robot to collect rubbish and to act as rubbish. · Implements for cutting plastics and paper.
Task 1 A) Using the can, tape and other available junk produce a ‘body’ with either three, four or six legs. B) A motor that has something attached that unbalances the motor can be made to vibrate. Adding the motor to the top, bottom, behind and to the side of the can. In which position does it vibrate best? C) Try the design by placing it on the course and investigate how do you control its movements. Refine the design where necessary. D) Which group's design is the fastest? |