Lesson #2: Testing Motors & Sensors


Goal:

Make sure that motors and sensors work.


Concepts:

  • Self-test capability of Spike hub.
  • Motors capable of variable speed and two-direction operation.
  • Force sensor reacts to force and small movements.
  • Distance sensor reacts to presence of object at distance.
  • Color sensor reacts to light and color.

Materials:

Spike hub, plus all motors and sensors, including those contained in the Expansion Set.


Preparation:

Watch this Youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUYNxi3gEzs&list=PLVv-xa88LN0rhY5Vuj1yWf4HNFqHKtNqe


Procedure:

Follow procedure shown in video. Test out each motor and sensor.


Homework:

Describe homework