Workshop
Timetable.
Join us for hands-on workshops to build and program your Sumobot! From Arduino basics to advanced motor control, these sessions are for UNSW students to learn, collaborate, and prepare for the competition. Check the schedule below and get ready to bring your robot to life!
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Resources.
Note: These resources are from 2024 and serve as a reference for your Sumobots journey. New resources will be updated before each workshop, so stay tuned for the latest materials!
Slides
Read up on our information about Sumobots.
Please come to meet new people, get the kits, and the food.
This week we will be covering, how to use and wire your Arduino, teaching you how to code your Arduino and how to get your sensors working.
This week we will be covering, how to use OnShape, lasercut and steps to prepare and send in your 3D prints.
This week we will be covering the basics of soldering, connecting motors to the Arduino and controlling the motor in the Arduino IDE.
Videos
Watch our Arduino Basics Tutorial on our Youtube!
This video covers basic CAD using Onshape!
This video covers motor control using the Arduino and L298N motor driver to get your motors spinning!
This video covers basic 3D printing with Cura!
Others
‼️IMPORTANT‼️ If you or any of your team members do not have a makerspace safety induction badge, be sure to get one before our Week 3 workshops!
Please make sure you have installed the Arduino IDE before attending the workshop!
For all windows users make sure you install the CH340G drivers as well!
Please make sure you make an account for OnShape BEFORE the workshop, using your school email.