Red Hat Co.Lab Robotic hand kit curriculum guide
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Before You Start
Before you start assembling your kit, there are some things you can do ahead of time to ensure your project will be successful. The information below will tell you how much time you can expect to spend on each part, what tools and materials you'll need, and what you can do before you start your project.
Recommended Age and Prerequisite Skills
This activity is best suited for ages 12-15. There are no specific skills required to complete the project except for the ability to tie a knot and use scissors. No prior knowledge of circuits is assumed.
Time Requirements
- Part one: creating a “hand”--30 minutes
- Part two: continuous rotation servo & string--45 minutes
Tools and Materials
- The Red Hat Co.Lab Robotic Hand kit
- The box: For making our hand
- Scissors: For modifying the cardboard for the experiment (cutting cardboard)
Identify the Parts
It’s helpful to know the parts you’ll use before building. Lay the parts out in front of you on a piece of paper. As you lay them out, pick them up and examine each one. How many pins does it have? What colors are on it? Is each leg of the component the same length? Can you guess what it does on the basis of how it looks or what it's called? Write these observations down next to each part as this will help you organize the pieces as you begin to explore and build.
While you’re laying out the parts for your project, make sure you have the other required materials that didn’t come with your kit (cardboard box and a pair of scissors).
By this point you have:
- Identified each part (and labeled it so it’s easier to find).
- Counted each part to make sure you have the correct number.
- Examined each part to make sure it's not broken.
Now that you’ve completed the setup, you can start to design and experiment.
