This sentry robot will wait quietly for someone to pass by, then it springs to life! A lot of fun anytime or make it especially for Halloween.
Using MakeCode drag and drop blocks you will make a scary monster that can protect all your precious, precious candy.
In addition to basic programming concepts, this guide also demonstrates the construction of a simple mechanical movement, translating rotary motion into linear motion.
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Circuit Playground Express
Circuit Playground Express is the perfect introduction to electronics and programming
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Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express
Creative Robotics and Interactive Construction Kit is an add-on to our popular Circuit Playground Express that lets you #MakeRobotFriend using CircuitPython
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Micro Servo
This little servo can rotate approximately 180 degrees (90 in each direction). Works just like standard servos you're used to but smaller.
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DC Gearbox Motor - "TT Motor" - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC
TT DC Gearbox Motor with a gear ratio of 1:48 and 2 x 200mm wires with breadboard-friendly 0.1" male connectors
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Eccentric Hub for TT Motor
This eccentric motor hub has 2 hexagonal holes and 2 circular holes which allow you to quickly and easily mount custom wheels, cardboard & wood, or other mechanisms to your robot project.
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Alkaline AA batteries - 3 pack
These batteries are good quality at a good price, and work fantastic with any of the kits or projects that use AAs.
Tools & Materials
For this project you will need these materials:
- Clear plastic cup
- Scrap cardboard
- Double sided tape
- Pipe cleaners
- Googly eyes
And these tools:
- Hobby knife
- Tweezers (or something pointy)
- Screwdriver
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
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