CircuitMess Armstrong
- Grades: 6+
- Number of Students: 1-2
- Number of Lessons: 1 build
- Contact Hours: 4
- Additional Resources: N.A.
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
Highlights:
Build & Code Your Own Robotic Arm
Help In Need Is Help Indeed
Sit back, relax, and enjoy as you watch Armstrong do all the work. Armstrong is a robotic arm that can be programmed to perform different tasks - a perfect help for those lazy days.
A Handful of Fun
Play around with the preloaded functions - explore the sea of different possibilities or create a custom routine for Armstrong. Armstrong will not mistake your favorite T-shirt for your mom's because it has a color sensor that helps it differentiate objects that it grabs.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Attach Armstrong to Wheelson and form a super-smart robotic car that does all your house errands for you. You can also connect it to ByteBoi and use it as a controller for Armstrong!*
*Please Note: Wheelson and ByteBoi are sold separately. Please see Wheelson here. Please see ByteBoi here.
Easy-to-follow Instructions
- Anatomy guide: Learn about parts that make Armstrong work
- Build Guide: Step-by-step guide with 100+ photos
- Usage Guide: Tips & tricks on how to use Armstrong
- Coding guide: Beginner-friendly with detailed instructions
Curriculum or Lesson Topics:
Build Armstrong and Learn STEM
Hardware Skills:
- Soldering & hardware assembly
- Robotic arms and industrial automation
- Reflective color sensors
- Microcomputers & other electronic components
Coding Skills:
- Coding in C++ & CircuitBlocks
- Control servo motors using a microcomputer
- Embedded programming
- Code IFTT (if this then that) tasks for your Armstrong
What’s Included:
Everything needed to build Armstrong (except the Soldering Kit*) is included in this kit.
*PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit is NOT included.
Special Notes and Considerations:
⚠WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
PLEASE NOTE: This product requires a soldering kit to assemble. Soldering kit sold separately. Please see the CircuitMess Took Pack here.
PLEASE NOTE: This product is intended for users age 11+. Make sure to have an adult present to help with the assembly process. It's okay to ask for help!