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Ranger Bots

The mBot Ranger robot from MakeBlock can do amazing things by attaching basic sensors and coding their functions to control the robot. This new workshop will introduce you to more fun problem-solving activities in the world of robotics.

In this 2-week workshop you’ll learn the basics, starting with simple block-style command structure similar to "Scratch 3.0" to see the results fast. Then you will learn to manipulate real code based on Arduino or Python. Each lesson shows you a new concept you can master and builds your skills so you’ll be ready to tackle more advanced concepts later.

This course will be taught by a robotics student from Framingham high school.

Pictured right: The mBot Ranger robots are lined up ready for their first day with you!

Ranger Bots - An Intro Level Workshop (2 weeks)

No prerequisites. This course is ideal for anyone just starting out in coding who would like to work with a ready-to-go robot.

TWO Week 2-hr Sessions, Saturdays, 1:00-3:00 pm, May 3 and 10. For Grade 4 through 10, $60 (Members $40).

You may bring your own laptop to control the bots, but we will have computers here you can use.

There are TEN Ranger Bots ready for you to program, five configured in Tank mode and five in Race mode.

Meet Your Instructor

Aarav Bhatt is a freshman at Framingham High School with experience with Vex Robotics and basic Python. He has competed for 4 years and has gone to a world championship. Aarav is looking forward to majoring in Engineering in college. He is an alum of New England Sci-tech where he learned Python and took the Guitar Building workshop. He says "I remember loving the atmosphere of the place that fostered STEM and creativity."

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail info@nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.