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Welcome to the

Motor Controller Development

1. Many construction systems are expensive.  2. Many construction systems are closed

platforms.  3. Some construction systems are discontinued.

Develop a basic construction system that:1. costs less than $100 / project 2. can be used with many construction systems

and software applications. 3. enables playful BIY-style projects. 4. has a reliable supply channel.

                    

The Problem

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The Challenge

Overview

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ScratchBoard

Input Sensors($35)

ScratchProgramming

Language(Free)

ScratchBoard

Motor Controller($50)

LEGO, K’NEX, Craft Materials, Premium Quality Junk

Playful, engaging, computer controlled, multi-media rich.

Integration of the virtual and real worlds.

Projects

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Cuckoo Clocks Door Greeters Rock’n Robot Bands Puppet Theater Capital Gains Machines Trivia Game Machines Wii-like controllers

Developed at the MIT Media Lab

Scratch Programming Language

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1. Intuitive2. Inexpensive3. Powerful4. Windows and Mac OS

Developed at the MIT Media Lab

Scratch Board (Sensors)

1. Light, sound, slider, switch and resistive sensors.

2. Inexpensive ($35)3. Windows and Mac OS

Developed at Build-It-Yourself

Motor Controller

1. Drives 450ma @ 5V.

2. Rest, forward or reverse states.

3. Powered by USB, AC/DC converter or 9V battery

4. Inexpensive ($50)5. Works with any

screen display, any OS or any resistive sensor.