BUGBOT! A Gadget Building Workshop- SOLD OUT

example of a vibro-bot a.k.a. bugbot!

example of a vibro-bot a.k.a. bugbot!

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for their interest in Bugbot! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

In this workshop, participants will learn how to construct a circuit that gathers solar energy and releases it in bursts, and then use it in the creation of a small, light-powered, vibro-bot. These Bugbots will respond directly to the intensity of the light that they are exposed to, using solar energy to power two vibrating pager motors. On a sunny day they will skitter about frantically… On cloudy days they will move intermittently as they build up energy.

During the course of this workshop, participants will be introduced the basics of solar electronics and circuit construction. Each participant will solder their own circuit board and build a Bugbot of their own to take home. Participants need no prior experience in this field. Just come with a willingness to learn!

Date: Saturday, March 13

Time: 1pm-5pm

Cost: $35 (covers materials and other workshop costs)

Taught by Christian Cerrito, Resident Researcher Interactive Telecommunications Program, NYU. Visit his website here!



Posted on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 11:22 am | Tagged in Photovoltaics | posted by Jamie

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