Instructors:
Johnathan Zhou
Hey! My name is Jonathan, I am a grade 10 Full IB student at Western Canada. Apart from a minor obsession with 80s music and singing in the shower, I’m your typical IB Student. I enjoy mathematics, and have a particular interest in computer science. I have been competing in VEX robotics for 3 years now, and recently became Alberta Provincial Champions. Outside of Robotics, I play competitive volleyball for Canuck, as well as for the high school team. I occasionally dabble in cinematography and edit videos online. I’m super excited to be meeting you online and expressing my love of robotics.
Ian Wang
Hey, I’m Ian. I am a grade 10 full IB student from Western Canada. Honestly, I’m not your perfect IB student with 95’s in all courses, I’m just your average high school student pushing through IB. What I do excel at is robotics and engineering. I love making all sorts of things from robots to origami. I’ve competed at the world level for VEX robotics in 2019 and qualified for the 2020 World Championships by becoming the Alberta provincial champions. I’m really excited to be sharing my passion for engineering and mechatronics with you guys. I truly hope that whether you enjoy it or not you learn something cool about robots.
Course outline:
Course Description
Curious about competitive robotics and want to figure out how to get involved? Our 4 part online lesson is all about the world of VEX Robotics. Western Mechatronics and Alberta Provincial Champions 210Y are presenting a series of lessons about how to create an award-winning robot! Learn the fundamentals and basics about how to build, program, and compete with a VEX robot without serious financial commitment. Some of the topics covered include: Programming in C++, Learning how to design an efficient robot with CAD, building a reliable drive, and more. (No previous knowledge required)
Lesson 1:
Overview of Course and Introduction to VEX Robotics. See firsthand what a VEX Robot looks like. Quick Introduction about the teachers.
Lesson 2:
Programming and using vex code VR. Students will learn:
- How is programming used in robotics?
- Introduction into C++ – For/While loops (maybe)
- How to move a motor(s).
- How to Program a simple autonomous route.
Lesson 3:
Design and Q/A (more leaned back)
- Go over how to create a winning engineering logbook
- Go over other online virtual programming softwares (RobotMesh Studio)
- Discuss Strategies for the 2020-2021 vex game
Lesson 4:
All About CAD
- Install a CAD software (Inventor) *will need to create a student account to use it
- Start learning basics of Inventor
- Creating a project library
- Downloading parts library
- Constraining parts together
Date & Time:
- May 13, 20, 27 & June 3(2020)
- Wednesday class
- 6:30-8pm
- Total: 4 lessons
- Online course (Zoom)
*No fee required
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