Robotics and Automation 10, 20, 30

(a)	Identify and locate all issues present in a device, including programming and physical issues.
(b)	Isolate all issues present in a device.
(c)	Analyze the cause of all issues present in a device.
(d)	Develop and evaluate a plan to resolve all issues present in a device.
(e)	Implement a plan to resolve the issues present in a device.
(f)	Evaluate the effectiveness of the resolutions and modify the plan as needed to resolve the issues.
(g)	Discuss the need for having troubleshooting skills in various careers in the fields of robotics and automation.

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Resources

R009350

Arduino(2nd ed.)

This book provides an overview of Arduino and basic coding. A variety of codes are listed and each part of the code is explained. This text would be suitable for students from Middle Years to grade 10 who are new to Arduino.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: May 30, 2022

R012356

SaskCode Arduino Kit

SaskCode has assembled classroom kits of hands-on materials, such as robot car kits, Arduino starter kits and sensors, that are designed to support the teaching of robotics skills at Grades 7-12 using the Arduino computing platform. Free activities to use with the kit are available for download through Google Drive. Kits are available for sale to any school in the province, and lending kits are available for borrowing, free of charge, by teachers in schools from school divisions that are part of the Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC) partnership (see the SIEC website for a list of school divisions by area). To be eligible to borrow a kit, however, a teacher must complete a professional development session linked to that kit. For more information, please visit the SIEC website - https://www.saskatooniec.ca/

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Media and Formats : Kit

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R009312

Robot Builder's Bonanza(5th ed.)

This comprehensive resource covers the essentials of robot building, from the benefits of constructing a robot from scratch vs. using a kit, to robot brains and sensors. Other topics include: getting parts; robots from wood, plastic and metal; using DC and servo motors; robotic arms and grippers; and interacting with your robot. The book also contains a range of step-by-step project plans.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $44.95

Record posted/updated: February 22, 2022

R010520

Lynxmotion AL5D PLTW Robotic Arm Kit

This is a well-constructed kit with large enough servos to make a robust small to medium sized robotic arm with five degrees of freedom. It includes brackets, fasteners and various servos that can be assembled. The kit also has some software provided to control the robotic arm manually. The instructions for building are online only. If assembled and disassembled, some parts may wear and need to be replaced.

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: May 30, 2022

R002543

Winning Design!: LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Design Patterns for Fun and Competition(2nd ed.)

This text focuses on the full development process for making a competition robot. It provides high-level discussion of the different components of the robots and includes instructions to build an EV3 design.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 27, 2022

R002410

Arduino Starter Kit. Skill Level Beginner

This is an introductory kit for individuals new to Arduino. It provides the tools and instructions to learn the basics of the programming language of and the Arduino Uno microcontroller. The kit includes various electronic components, an LCD, Servo and Motor, Arduino Uno Board, Breadboard, jumper wires, and an instruction book. This kit is suitable for both teachers and students.

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: May 30, 2022