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Wreck Lab is a wonderful way to accomplish a variety of goals: | |||
# Familiarizing people with mechanical tools! | |||
# Familiarizing people with basic electronics! | |||
# Getting to know how things work (What's in the box?) | |||
# Acquiring parts for use in other projects (JunkBots!) | |||
==~30 Minute Items:== | ==~30 Minute Items:== | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 25 June 2012
Wreck Lab is a wonderful way to accomplish a variety of goals:
- Familiarizing people with mechanical tools!
- Familiarizing people with basic electronics!
- Getting to know how things work (What's in the box?)
- Acquiring parts for use in other projects (JunkBots!)
~30 Minute Items:
- CD / DVD Rom drives
- Game Controllers
- Remotes
- Keyboard / Mice
- Cell Phones
~1 Hour Items
- Desktop / Laptop Computers
- Printers
- Game Consoles
Fun things to look for
- Motors are great! (DC Motors are easier to utilize on the spot)
- LEDs can often still be lit up
- Capacitors
- Gears!
- IR LEDs
Tools you really should bring
- Batteries
- Battery Connectors
- Alligator Clips
- Wire Strippers
- Assortment of Phillips, Straight, and Torx head screwdrivers
- Big and small bins for parts
- First Aid Kit
- Safety Glasses
Tools that are great to have, but maybe not necessary
- Soldering Iron
- Desoldering Pump
- Solder
- Wire (that will fit breadboard)
- Breadboard
Tools you do not want to bring
- Hammer. Especially if you're dealing with a younger group.