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The Problem:
Imagine that you own a computer and you have $30 in your pocket. A
hot shot like you may need more than $30 to make some of your dreams
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Your Mission:
Build a robot that can earn a handsome return on your $30 investment. $30 is roughly the money you'll need to buy a motor and motor controller electronics. Your robot must create value, make life better, provide a service, set the world straight and earn a fortune! For 25 cents, your robot could dispense candy, tell jokes, forecast the future, play reflex games or greet visitors. |
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From the MIT Media Lab
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Software:
On/Off Space Bar Sensor Position (mouse) Sensor Simple Sound Detection 1 or 2 Word Recognition Inflection Audio Detection Automatic Audio Threshold Set |
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Motor Controller:
You will need to build an electronic circuit that will control a motor based on the light intensity of a Scratch screen display. |
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Premium Quality Junk:
At MIT there is a tradition called dumpster diving, or the art of jumping into garbage bins to retrieve premium quality junk. The mechanical part of your robot must be made from cans, bottle caps, straws, chop sticks, rubber bands, cardboard and what ever else you can hustle from the garbage. |
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Sensors:
Input sensors can detect a coin and press the SPACE BAR or detect the position of a door and move a mouse. Coin Sensor |
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Motion Modules:
Scratch motion modules bring your robots to life. Up Down Swing Turntable or Merry-Go-Round Vertical Spinner Ramp Control Fly Wheel Catapult Conveyor Belt
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Examples:
Money making machine Puppets Door greeter |
