Robotics Course

Robotics Course – Build & Program Your Own Robot

Brand-new from FabLab Devon: Join our interactive Home-Ed Robotics Course designed specifically for home-educated young learners! Spanning three consecutive Wednesday workshops, this hands-on course gives students the unique opportunity to assemble a real robot, learn the fundamentals of physical computing and coding, and master basic robotics engineering principles.

Course Overview & What's Included

Participants will work directly with a Kitronik :MOVE robot platform integrated with a BBC micro:bit micro-controller. Over three interactive, tutor-led sessions, students will construct their robot from scratch, attach distance sensors, and program custom movement patterns, obstacle-avoidance routines, and LED light displays.

The Course Fee Includes:

• Complete Robot Hardware: A full Kitronik :MOVE robot kit including ultrasonic distance sensors and motors.
• BBC micro:bit Board: The powerful, beginner-friendly micro-controller used to code and drive the robot.
• 3 Weeks of Tuition: Expert guidance across three 2-hour workshops covering both hardware assembly and block-based/text-based programming.
• Keep Your Creation: After completing the third workshop, participants take their fully built and programmed robot home to keep!

Course Details & Event Schedule

Event Parameter Session Details Organizer FabLab Devon / Libraries Unlimited Target Audience Home-educated students aged 10–16 years Session Dates Wednesdays: 10th, 17th & 24th January Time Slot 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (1000–1200) Course Fee £75 (includes all tuition + robot kit to take home) Booking Deadline Must purchase tickets no later than 3rd January (to allow robot hardware ordering)

What Students Will Learn

• Robotics & Mechanics: Hands-on experience assembling motors, wheels, chassis, and electronic components.
• Sensor Integration: Understanding how ultrasonic distance sensors detect obstacles and interact with the environment.
• Coding & Algorithm Design: Writing logic and code using the BBC micro:bit ecosystem to control motion, sound, and visual LED feedback.
• Problem Solving & Logic: Debugging physical hardware and code to ensure smooth robotic navigation.

How to Book Your Place

Tickets for this brand-new workshop series are strictly limited and essential. Due to hardware procurement requirements, all tickets must be booked prior to the 3rd of January deadline.

For full details and to reserve your spot, please visit: linktr.ee/fablabdevon