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Khan Academy: Bitzee Bot: Batteries/power
In this video we install 8 AA batteries in Bit-zee's frame using zip ties. [2:16]
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Khan Academy: Attach Spout's Antennae
See how to attach an attenae to a homemade robot. [1:55]
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Khan Academy: Attach the Led Eyes
A tutorial showing how to connect LED eyes to a homemade robot. [8:55]
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Khan Academy: Add Spout's Tail
Learn how to add a tail to a homemade robot, spout-bot. [2:09]
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Khan Academy: Getting to Know Alonso Martinez
This video [5:04] is Alonso Martinez, a computer animator at Pixar Studios, discussing how he got interested in 3-D animation and robotics and how he uses them in his job.
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Khan Academy: 3rd Graders Build Robots at Santa Rita Elementary School
See how third graders use their knowledge of matter and energy to build a spout bot in this video. [4:05]
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Khan Academy: 6 Th Graders Learn to Build a Spider Robot
In this video watch sixth grade class as they build a spider robot. Watch the class lessons as they build this robot. [11:39]
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Khan Academy: Bumper Switches
In this video we create and wire Bit-zee's bumper switches
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Khan Academy: Chassis Modifications
This video shows how to make a homemade robot using a Bit-zee's shell that was modified to allow space for the bumper switches. [3:00]
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Khan Academy: Chassis/frame
In this video we show you how to craft the chassis for the Bit-zee using a $3 piece of Lexan and tap light housing. [6:38]
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Pbs Learning Media: Scientist Profile: Mars Rover Engineer
This DragonflyTV segment introduces NASA roboticist Dr. Ayanna Howard. Her job is to use artificial intelligence (AI) to build robots that can travel into space and other hazardous locations. In this segment, she discusses her work on a...
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Khan Academy: Spout Motor Mount
View how to mount motors on a motor mount using a hot glue gun and paperclip. [4:05]
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Khan Academy: Spout's Reversing Circuit and Final Assembly
View an example of a reverse circuit. [3:00]
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Khan Academy: Spout Motor
This video goes inside a simple motor to see the components and learn how a motor works. [3:18]
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Khan Academy: Spout Battery Configuration and Polarization
This battery demonstration shows how changing the flow of energy can change the direction of motor movement. [1:49]
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Khan Academy: Spout Switches
Watch a demonstration on how to put lever switches on a small robot. [10:24]
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Khan Academy: Spout Motor Wiring
Watch a demonstration on how to connect switches to a motor for a small robot. [11:46]
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Khan Academy: Spout Wiring for Led Eyes
View a demonstration of how to wire LED lights for robot eyes. [10:33]
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Khan Academy: Spout Tools
This video describes tools that are helpful in building a small robot. [1:25]
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Khan Academy: Spout Antennae and Tail
Watch a demonstration on how to make antennae for a robot. [8:30]
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Khan Academy: Soldering Safety
This video gives safety tips for using a soldering iron. [2:52]
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Khan Academy: Spout's Sliding Spdt Switch
This video explains a single pole double throw switch that can be used for robotics. [4:40]
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Khan Academy: Spdt Switch
This video takes a look inside a single pole double throw switch. [2:47]