The Itch-O-Matic 3000: A Joystick-Powered Back Scratcher! (CHM)

In this fun, laugh-out-loud class, you’ll build The Itch-O-Matic 3000, a joystick-controlled Arduino back scratcher powered by a servo motor. You’ll learn how a joystick sends signals, how a servo moves on command, and how code turns simple parts into a surprisingly helpful (and silly) robot.
Along the way, you’ll:

• Use an Arduino to read joystick input
• Control a servo motor with code
• See how hardware and software work together
• Laugh a lot when your robot starts scratching

You don’t need any prior Arduino experience — just curiosity and a sense of humor. This class is hands-on, kid-friendly, and all about learning by building and playing. You’ll leave with new skills, more confidence, and a robot that proves coding can be hilarious.

If you have a laptop, please bring it — but come anyway if you don’t!