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Creative Technology Laboratory

Creative Technology Laboratory. Robots that Earn Money. Check out the video. The Problem. The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building."

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Creative Technology Laboratory

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  1. Creative Technology Laboratory Robots that Earn Money Check out the video

  2. The Problem The global economy has tanked! The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building." The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains."

  3. The Mission Your mission is to build machines that: • create value, • make life better, • provide a service, • set the world straight and • earn a fortune! Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin of error.

  4. Project Plan and Skills Needed • Study project guidelines. • Set up PowerPoint lab book. • Document problem and mission. • Build … • Decorate … • Present projects. You'll need: • Premium Quality Junk • Build-It-Yourself Tools • PowerPoint Project Introduction • Lesson Plan • Problem Solving Tricks • Presenting Ideas • Gear Trains • Modular Construction • Graffiti

  5. Research A well placed candy machine can earn more than $100 each week. A slot machine can earn $220 per day.

  6. Hall of Fame Value Proposition # 1 Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross ... better than Microsoft! Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad.

  7. Hall of Fame Value Proposition # 2 25 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls! Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue.

  8. Hall of Fame Value Proposition #3 When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange. Best deal in all of Massachusetts!

  9. Hall of Fame Value Proposition #4 For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face. For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button.

  10. Building Tips – Basic modules 4 Basic Robot Components • Sensors (switch, microphone, light detectors) • Controller (Computer) • Software • Output devices (motors, lamps, sound speakers)

  11. Building Tips – Basic Sensor Modules Build: Dollar Bill Detector – Mouse Move Instructions In Development Coin Sensor – Key Press Link to Build-It-Blocks UID – Member PWD: RobotSushi1

  12. Building Tips – Basic Controller Mount Modules Build: Controller mount Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1

  13. Building Tips – Servo Relay Switch Module Build: Servo relay switch Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1

  14. Building Tips – Basic Motor Mount Modules Build: Motor mount Link to Build-It-Blocks UID: member PWD: RobotSushi1

  15. Building Tips – Basic modules Build: • Horizontal to vertical module • Fortune wheel Link to Build-It-Blocks

  16. Building Tips – Basic modules Build: Drummer Link to Build-It-Blocks

  17. Build a component of your own design What could your robot do that would make your buddies want to pay 25 cents? • Throw candy. • Tell a joke. • Dance. • Play music • ???

  18. rouble m a r t Building Tips – Graffiti Draw signs: • 25 ¢ • You are • Two good fortunes • Two bad fortunes

  19. Building Tips – Mount Controller Set up controller / sensor: • Mount controller to read screen patterns. • Set up cables to servos and motion modules.

  20. Building Tips – Scratch Program Scratch Program • Detect coin – Coin drops on arm that presses any key. • Display playful message. • Display patterns that will control servos.

  21. Building Tips – Scratch Program Scratch Program • Detect coin – Coin slides over mouse. • Display playful message. • Display patterns that will control servos.

  22. Servo Relay Switch +3V to 9V Servo A relay switch Motor 2 Motor 1 The servo relay switch enables you to control two output devices by controlling just one servo. Ground

  23. Servo Relay Switch -9V +9V Servo A relay switch Motor The servo relay switch enables you to control the polarity of one output device. i.e. rotate clockwise or counter clockwise. 0 Volts or Ground Requires two battery packs, ( 3V to 9V )

  24. What we should know • How to think outside the box • How to make people laugh • Benefits of modular construction • How to tell a compelling story • PowerPoint • Problem solving skills • Presentation skills • Value proposition Advanced Projects: • Design graffiti signs • Build more elaborate modules • Create a video • Estimate your profit margin. • Modify your robot to collect more that 25 cents for its service. • Design a robot to promote your invention.

  25. Class discussion / time out questions • What is a robot? • What are examples of how technology has improved live? • What are examples of how technology has made life worse? • What do you think are the most amazing man made inventions? • Why is teamwork important? • What do you think are the biggest problems in the world?

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