====== 2018-07-12 workshop retro ====== We organized our first workshop in Helsinki 2018-07-09 where parents and kids explore motors and create robots together. What went good * Many experiments with motors. * Everyone was eager to try how parts are work, and modify. * It was easy to connect motors. * Adding buttons or rheostats was fun. * What we could do better next time * Library doesn't have extension cord in room, better bring own. * Need usb cords/hubs with buttons. Much easier to turn of, then to unplug. * Long basic wires. Each one should have 4-7 long (30cm+) m-m wires. * Bring more simple lego parts 2x1, 4x1, etc. * Motors should have wires fixed (maybe even soldered). Many times they were disconnected on inaccurate moves. * For electronics/lego boxes: make pictures where each part should be placed. Will reduce cleanup time. * Think how everyone could keep his build (or at least bigger part of it). * Pre-program arduinos, so they could be used for basic operations. * Motor shields/drivers are highly required.