BK Bots Small Format Classes

The BK Bots private lessons are year-long, small format classes that provide an extremely in-depth learning experience. Classes are offered in both Lego Robotics and for Minecraft Modding. This group meets twice a week for 2 hours each class and runs for a total of 38 weeks, though this can be modified to fit the needs of each particular cohort. The rate for the class is $150/hr. Contact info@bkbots.com for more information.

Lego Robotics

We break down the kits from top to bottom to unlock the true potential of the Lego Mindstorm EV3 kits. From custom block building to advanced flow control to data wires to custom builds, nothing will be left uncovered by the end of the year. 

The class breaks down as follows:

Weeks 1-6: Getting Started!

- preparing your EV3 set

- building your first robot

- creating and modifying programs

- working with programming blocks: action blocks

- waiting, repeating, my blocks and multitasking

We will complete Discovery Activities #1-22 and build the RoboCleaner EXPLOR3R and Mr. EXPLOR3R bots

Weeks 7-12: Programming Robots with Sensors

- understanding sensors

- using the color sensor

- using the tough sensor

- using the infrared sensor

- using the brick buttons and rotation sensors

We will complete Discovery Activities #23-53 and build the Intruder Alarm, Light Switch, Bulldozer, Doorbell, Safe Deposit, Railroad Crossing, Foolproof Alarm, and Automatic House robots

Weeks 13-19: Robot Building Techniques

- building with beams, axles, connector blocks and motors

- building with gears

We will complete Discovery Activities #54-64 and build the Tank Drive, Tabletop Cleaner, Curtain Opener, Dragster, SnailBot, Chimney Climber, Turntable and Robotic Arm robots.

Weeks 20-26: Vehicle and Animal Robots

- Formula EV3: The Racing Robot

- ANTY: The Robotic Ant

We will complete Discovery Activities #65-72 and build the Formula EV3, Racing Faster, Car Upgrade, ANTY, Robotic Spider, Antennae, and Creepy Claws robots.

Weeks 27-33: Creating Advanced Programs

- using data wires

- using data operations blocks and my blocks with data wires

- using constants and variables

- playing games on the EV3

We will complete Discovery Activities #73-116 and build the Bionic Hand, Robot Clock, Customer Counter and Plotter robots.

Weeks 34-38: Machine and Humanoid Robots

- SNATCH3R: the autonomous robotic arm

- LAVA R3X: the humanoid that walks and talks

We will complete Discovery Activities #117-132 and build the SNATCH3R, LAVA R3X, Excavator and Biped robots.