Intro to Robotics Level A and Level B
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Learn electronics and coding at home. No experience needed! Save $29 by purchasing these two kits together vs. purchasing separately.
- Level A: 350 pages with 18 lessons + 45 activities and projects (Click here to download sample)
- Level B: 575 pages with 18 lessons + 57 activities and projects (Click here to download sample)
Levels A and B are the first and second levels in the Intro to Robotics program. Intro to Robotics is designed to start at the very beginning and systematically teach you to work with electrical components, use a Raspberry Pi, write code in Python, and combine all those skills to build a fully mobile programmable robot at home. Along the way you will learn to work with a wide variety of electronics, read schematics, troubleshoot, and craft every line of computer code yourself.
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Want to purchase all four levels (and build a fully functional robot)? Click here to view the Levels A-D set.
Real Parts + Real Code = Real Skills
- Step-by-Step Lessons and Parts Kit
- Learn to Work with Electrical Components and Build Circuits
- Use a Raspberry Pi
- Write Code in Python--the Fastest Growing Computer Language
- Learn to Troubleshoot, Read Schematics, and More
- Gain the Skills Needed to Tackle Online Projects with Confidence
lessons + kit to learn electronics, coding, and robotics
No Experience Needed
- Learn to Build Circuits with Common Electrical Components
- Use a Raspberry Pi
- Write Code in Python--the Fastest Growing Computer Programming Language
- Use Your New Skills to Tackle Raspberry Pi + Python Projects You Find Online
Staying Home? Learn Electronics + Coding
- Step-by-Step Lessons (we know you've never done this before!)
- Full Parts Kit so You Can Work with Confidence
- Self-Paced Lessons Done on Your Schedule
- Get Your Kids Involved and Learn as a Family
- Help When You Need It! Our Team is Here to Answer Your Questions and Help Get You Back on Track
- Level A Lessons (downloadable PDF file):
350 pages with 18 step-by-step lessons,
45 projects and activities - Level B Lessons (downloadable PDF file):
575 pages with 18 step-by-step lessons,
57 projects and activities - Raspberry Pi x1
- 5 volt Power Supply with AC Adapter x1
- Raspberry Pi Case x1
- Micro SD Card with Adapter x1
- Ribbon Cable x1
- Wedge Assembly x1
- Battery Holder with Wires x1
- Breadboard x1
- LEDs x8
- RGB LED x2
- Analog-to-Digital Converter x1
- 10k Potentiometer with Knob x1
- Phototransistor x1
- Level Shifting Integrated Circuit x1
- Infrared Obstacle Sensor x1
- Ultrasonic Range Sensor x1
- Infrared Line Sensor x3
- Temperature Sensor x1
- OLED Display x1
- Capacitive Touch Sensor x1
- 220uF Capacitor x2
- 2200uF Capacitor x1
- Jumper Wires (Short Male-to-Male)
- Jumper Wires (Long Male-to-Male)
- Jumper Wires (Long Male-to-Female)
- RFID Tags x2
- RFID Reader x1
- 3x4 Matrix Keypad x1
- Slide Switch x1
- Piezo Speaker x1
- Pushbutton Switch x3
- Resistors 10,000 Ohm x6
- Resistors 1,000 Ohm x6
- Resistors 220 Ohm x6
The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).
The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).
Levels A and B of The Intro to Robotics program starts at the very beginning teaching you how to work with electrical components, build circuits, use a Raspberry Pi, and write code in Python. As the lessons go on you'll learn to use increasingly complex electrical components and advanced code commands.
- Learn how electricity and electrical equipment work
- Learn to properly use common electrical components that make up circuits including breadboards, batteries, LEDs, resistors, jumper wires, and switches
- Build both series and parallel circuits and understand how to use Ohm's Law when designing circuits
- Practice systematic troubleshooting techniques including half-splitting
- Learn to read schematic drawings
- Learn to use a Raspberry Pi (a mini computer) including connecting it to peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.) as well as downloading files and software updates
- Learn to use several included software packages including Raspbian OS, Nano, and Thonny
- Learn to to create basic Python programs including comments, merging strings, user input, mathematical functions, lists, if/else statements, and loops to control electrical circuits and create games
- Learn to identify and correct errors in Python computer programs
- Work administratively with files, folders, and directories
- Continue to expand coding knowledge to include functions, advanced list commands, logical operators, while true loops, advanced string techniques, try/except/finally, and multithreaded operations
- Understand pulse width modulation
- Learn to work with new types of switches, a matrix-style keypad, potentiometers, phototransistors, infrared sensors, RFID readers, temperature sensors, an I2C display, and ultrasonic range sensors
- Learn to use Github and adjust for various versions of Python.
- Work with an analog-to-digital converter integrated circuit
- Continue to improve troubleshooting skills for both electrical circuits and computer programs
- Continue to gain the skills to independently tackle advanced projects found online
The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).
The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).
Curious to see an Intro to Robotics lessons in action? We provide three full lessons as well as a complete scope and sequence for each level of our program:
- Click Here to Download the Level A Sample Packet (includes Sample Lessons + Fill List of All Topics Covered in Course)
- Click Here to Download the Level B Sample Packet (includes Sample Lessons + Fill List of All Topics Covered in Course)
The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).
The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
“I am halfway through Level B and am very impressed with the excellent quality of electronics instruction! As a retired IT professional and former Computer Science instructor I feel qualified to also evaluate the programming instruction. It is...excellent as well! Both the electronics and programming instruction are easy to follow for students and adults alike and is well-structured in a "one step builds upon another" approach. Highly recommend!”
By Glen S.
"These are really well crafted lesson plans. They teach in a practical, well thought out manner. My 15 year old son has been working on a lesson a day all summer, and has learned some serious skills. Thank you!"
By Delwyn F.
"As an electronics engineer, I wanted my daughter to have experience with and be comfortable with circuits and eventually make a robot. Like the founders of the company, I tried many different kits on the market and they all lacked the fundamental foundation for understanding. We love the 42Electronics curriculum as it starts from the ground up. Sitting down with the day’s lesson is the highlight of our homeschool day! We can’t wait to get to the more complicated items in the higher levels!"