iServi News | 19 March 2021 | Term 1, Week 6
Coding Robots
A recent project in Mr Stuart’s Year 8 Engineering class was to create and then modify a series of computer codes that, when combined, will allow a pair a EV3 robots to perform a synchronised set of manoeuvres or a ‘digital dance’.
Each group had to make thirty seconds worth of code. These codes were then shared and each group had to modify part of the code so that some of its instructions were reversed.
The robot lander that has recently landed on Mars will use a similar code to navigate its way around the Martian surface. This Martian lander will also use sensors to help it navigate – that is the next step in our exploration of STEM robotics at Servite.
As a group we all enjoyed this project because it was something new for us all. We were excited to learn about robots different functions and how they operate. We had great fun completing this project, and exploring the EV3 robot.
Michael Fazari (SA5), Lucas Francisco (OLS1), Luca Gonzalez (OLS3), Daniel Myles (SA4), Ethan Nagi (OLS2), Kye Parsons (OLS4) and Alexander Ward (OLS1)
Building Circuits
Our Year 10 Engineers started this term by designing their own circuits, using tin-foil, cardboard and a couple of batteries to make the Christmas tree LED lights come to life. They then progressed to testing their components with Multimeters, and building larger electric circuits with more standard equipment.
Students were very confident using Drill Press, and next week will see students further expanding their skill set by learning to solder the components into their circuits.
Our engineering classes encourage students to work in teams to devise innovate solutions to challenges, and equip our young Engineers with valuable skills. Congratulations Year 10s, on your amazing progress so far!
Ms Robyn Brown
Teacher