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 2×1, 4×1, 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.