Build A Reindeer: Robotics Workshop

〚WHAT IT’S ABOUT〛

Learn the fundamentals of robotics and coding with this fun, festive craft! Kids 10 and up are welcome and will learn how to use the popular robotics brain called “Arduino” which is coded using the Java programming language.

In the first hour, attendees will build a variety of simple circuits, write code, and learn how to manipulate LED lights and basic motors with Java functions and variables. In the second hour, the construction of the reindeer begins. Attendees must consider the physics of a four-legged robot and how to position the components and weight for maximum speed.

Speaker: Alice Walker, Instructor and Head of Youth at BSD

Who it's for: Parents who want to try it out with their kids, or anyone interested in making cool christmas robots

〚WHY YOU SHOULD COME〛

Learn:

• Hands-on practice with circuits and micro controllers
• Learning the basics of Java programming (the same language used to build the servers of most major banks and popular game ‘Minecraft’)
• A moving robot that will impress all your holiday guests

Network and meet:

• Likeminded people
• Parents interested in tech education
• Robotics lovers
• Techy nerds (AKA The BSD Team)

〚RUNDOWN〛

18:30-18:40 - Networking

18:40-18:45 - Introductions

18:45-19:15 - Alice on Java Programming

19:15-20:30 - Alice on Reindeer Robot

〚DETAILS〛

Date: 6th December, 2016
Time: 18:30-20:30
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $300
RSVP here: http://bit.ly/bsdbuildreindeer

〚ABOUT BSD〛

BSD Code and Design Academy was founded by a group of professionals in Hong Kong who share a common belief of competency led learning. BSD brings affordable, accessible and applicable technology education to the forefront of core curricula, professional, institutional and popular, throughout Asia.