Project Bucephalus would like to thank our sponsors.
Project Bucephalus is a Wollongong-based FIRST LEGO League team
made up from home-schooled children aged 9-15. Named after the warhorse of Alexander the Great, they were dubbed the 2010 Australian FLL
January 2015
National Champions in their rookie year, and have gone on to represent
Australian at the International level in the Netherlands (2011), United
13/14, 19/20, 22/23
States (2012), Australia (2013) and Canada (2014). They are responsible
for the creation and mentoring many Wollongong teams, and have been
involved in running robotics activities for children in the Illawarra since
January 2011.
The team would like to show you how we did it! Come and learn all the
tricks and tips you need to know to design, build and program LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® robots.
There are limited places at each camp so please register early!
Please visit our website for more information:
www.projectb.net.au
Rotary Club of Corrimal
Learn how to design, build and program robots
using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT.
GIRLS are welcome too!
Robots are not just for boys. We encourage any interested girls to
come and give it a go.
LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies, which does not
sponsor, authorise, or endorse Project Bucephalus or its events. This material is presented in accordance with the LEGO® Fair Play Guidelines.
Robo Camps @ UOW
Workshop #2: Introduction to MINDSTORMS® (Wollongong Campus)
Date: 13th—14th January 2015 (Tues-Wed)
Cost: $110 (Inc. GST) Time: 9am to 3pm
This our standard beginner course, suitable for both NXT® and EV3®.
Students are introduced to LEGO® Mindstorms®, learning the basics of
robotics and programming as they build robots capable of reacting to
their environment and making simple decisions. The second day of the
workshop finishes with the ever-popular “Robot Sumo” challenge and a
tournament where all families are welcome. No previous experience is
required. While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up,
we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.
Workshop #3: Player Verse Player (Wollongong Campus)
Date: 13th—14th January 2015 (Tues-Wed)
Cost: $150 (Inc. GST) Time: 9am to 3pm
“Player 1: Start!”. Students will build and program robots to compete or
cooperate within challenges inspired by classic electronic games. Build
cars or crocodiles to pursue the elusive Robo-Frogger, or cooperate
with the other Ghosts to catch the Pac-Robot. This is a course using remote control via Bluetooth or IR communication, designed for students
already familiar with LEGO® Mindstorms® (either NXT® and
EV3®). While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up,
we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.
Note: Students supplying equipment for this course must provide: 1) 2 x
NXT Bricks OR 2) 2 x EV3 Bricks OR 3) EV3 Brick + IR Sensor + Beacon.
Parents please read, date and sign.
Please tick which camp you wish to attend.
$110 (Inc. GST) 13th—14th January
#3 P v P
$150 (Inc. GST) 13th—14th January
#4 Intro
$130 (Inc. GST) 19th—20th January
organised by Project Bucephalus
#5 Arcade
$150 (Inc. GST) 19th—20th January
A.
#6 Pirates!
$150 (Inc. GST) 22nd—23rd January
Do you have previous Mindstorms® experience?
Date: 19th—20th January 2015 (Mon– Tues)
Cost: $130 (Inc. GST) Time: 10am to 4pm
This our standard beginner course, suitable for both NXT® and EV3®.
Students are introduced to LEGO® Mindstorms®, learning the basics of
robotics and programming as they build robots capable of reacting to
their environment and making simple decisions. The second day of the
workshop finishes with the ever-popular “Robot Sumo” challenge and a
tournament where all families are welcome. No previous experience is
required. While the activity is designed to be suitable for ages 7 and up,
we will accept younger students if they are accompanied by an adult.
Workshop #5: Arcade Adventure (Shoalhaven Campus)
Date: 19th—20th January 2015 (Mon– Tues)
Cost: $150 (Inc. GST) Time: 10am to 4pm
Students will discover robot autonomy and interaction as they build and
program robots to undertake live-action variations of arcade gaming.
Ranging from the retro “Pinball Wizard” to the more modern “Plants vs.
Robots”, students will compete, cooperate and have fun! This workshop
is suitable for both NXT® and EV3®. While the activity is designed to be
suitable for experienced students ages 7 and up, we will accept younger children if they are accompanied by an adult.
Workshop #6: Pirates! (Wollongong Campus)
Date: 22nd –23rd January 2015 (Thurs– Fri)
Cost: $150 (Inc. GST) Time: 9am to 3pm
This is a brand-new course, catering to both Novice and Advanced skill
levels. Students will work in teams to undertake a series of Piratethemed activities, ranging from “walking the plank” to hunting for buried treasure and fighting naval battles. Novice students will undertake
an accelerated Introduction course before joining the more experienced students. This workshop is suitable for both NXT® and EV3®.
While the activity is designed to be suitable for experienced students
ages 7 and up, we will accept younger children if they are accompanied
by an adult.
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In case of an emergency, I hereby give permission for the
doctor chosen by the head coach or other supervising
Y/N
persons, to secure proper treatment for my child as
named.
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*discounts may apply to those bringing their own MINDSTOMS ® Kits
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Workshop #4: Introduction to MINDSTORMS (Shoalhaven Campus)
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Camp: #2 Intro
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database for future events.
Please register by email only—Note places fill fast!
Email: [email protected]
Registration is not complete until Payment is made
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by: Direct Debit or Cheque
Email: _________________________________________
Bank Details: Account Name: Project Bucephalus
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Phone: _________________________________________
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Describe any allergies in full (drugs, food, environment), current
medication or learning difficulties. Please attach a sheet with
Cheques: payable to ‘Project Bucephalus’.
more details if necessary
Mail to: Robo Camp
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of your child:______________________
Visit our website: www.projectb.net.au