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About the workshop

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Introduction

Automation and Robotics Club, BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus brings you a 3-Day Robotics Workshop this cultural-tech fest, Orbe Novo'22. With no prerequisites, featuring hands-on experience and a 5-in-1 kit.

Dates: 29th, 30th and 31st March

The event will walk you through essential Electronics, Programming, and Design skills for Robotics. Learn to tinker with physical tools, design, debug , and much more. The event will have live offline sessions, with all material featured on our website. Doubt clearing & troubleshooting discussions will be held throughout.

A certificate will be awarded upon completing assignments & a takeaway kit wherein you can work on 5 projects.

You can register for the workshop through the SWD portal. https://swd.bits-hyderabad.ac.in/admin/goodies

Fill the following form as well after you pay on SWD: https://forms.gle/8VtHiDQgFfrmfyCZ7

NOTE: In case you fill the form and do not register on SWD portal (that is do not pay) , the registration will be canceled.

The last date for registration is 23rd March 2022.

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What you'll learn

  • Basic Arduino concepts
  • Sensors - HC-05, IR, LDR, Ultrasonic
  • Integration with Arduino Uno
  • Basic C Programming for Arduino
  • Electronic Components and thierWorking
  • Basic CAD modelling using OnShape

The above will comprise the basic knowledge and skills required to build the following projects:

  1. Bluetooth Controlled Bot
  2. Line follower
  3. Obstacle Avoider
  4. Light Seeker
  5. Radar and many more

Workshop Requirements

You will need the following:

  • Laptop with Arduino IDE installed
  • Line Follower Workshop Kit (Components listed below)
  • Basic C programming knowledge is helpful but not mandatory. (CS F111: Computer Programming at BITS will suffice)

If you have not completed the course or are looking to brush up some concepts, worry not! We will be providing resources for the same as soon as you register.

Workshop Kit

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Kit Components Checkist:

Sl.noItemQuantity
1Robot Chassis1
2BO Motors2
3Arduino UNO R31
4USB AB Cable for Arduino1
5IR Infrared Obstacle Avoidance Sensor Module2
6L293D - Motor Driver Module1
7Potentiometer1
8Screwdriver1
9Wire Stripper1
10Solderless Breadboard1
11HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Range Finder Module1
12Jumper Wire Set1
13LDR4
14Battery Snap1
15Battery1
16Battery Holder1
17Multistrand Wire1
185mm Yellow LED5
19820 Ohm Resistance5
201.8K Ohm Resistance5
21Single Strand Wire (Black) - 1m1
22Single Strand Wire (Red) - 1m1
23Multimeter1
24HC-05 Bluetooth Module1
25Box1

Other parts to be kept handy

  1. Double-sided Tape
  2. Black Insulation Tape
  3. 4 AA batteries

Workshop Schedule

  • Day 1 - 29th March, 2022
    • Session 1
    • Session 2
  • Day 2 - 30th March, 2022
    • Session 1
    • Session 2
  • Day 3 - 31st March, 2022
    • Session 1
    • Session 2

Steps to Register

  1. Order Your kit

You can register for the workshop through the SWD portal. Login into the SWD site, go to the "Funds and Goodies" section and register for the workshop.

Order Your Kit Here

Missed the registration deadline? Still curious about learning Robotics? You guys are in for a treat!!! We are reopening the registration form for the Introduction to Robotics Workshop.

  1. Fill the Google Form linked (Purchase the kit from step 1 and then fill the form to complete the registration)
Google Form

Frequently Asked Questions

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If I order the kit after 23rd March, will it get delivered to me before the workshop starts?

Yes, you can get the kit delivered to you in time before the workshop starts.

Can non-bitsians participate ?

This workshop is open only for BITSians who are currently on campus.

Is it compulsory to buy the kit ?

Yes, it is compulsory to buy the kit in order to attend the workshop. You can purchase the kit individually, for which the price is Rs.2900, or in a team of 2, for which each team member must pay Rs.1450.

Do I need to have any programming or electronics experience to attend the workshop?

The workshop does not have any prerequisites. All the required topics from programming, electronics, and design will be taught right from the fundamentals. The participants are just expected to follow along with the physical kit.

How long will the shipping take for the kit ?

The kits will be delivered to the campus before the workshop.