ME 425/625 is an undergrad/graduate (senior/masters) level course introducing robotics.
This course will use the LEGO NXT Brick (i.e. a computer) and NxC programming language
with motors and sensors (i.e. control). The overall objective is to expose students to
the underlying mechanisms, electronics and algorithms needed to broadly appreciate
the field of robotics.
paul.oh@unlv.edu
Week 01 - 01/25/16
Handouts
Things to do
- Bring $50 check made out "Paul Oh UNLV", post-dated for "05/16/15". Check canceled if all parts returned.
- Meet each Monday 18:00-21:00 at 1325 E. Flamingo Rd
- Bring NXT to class every week
- Lego Education Kit 9797 Parts List PDF
Week 02 - 02/01/16
Topic: Simple Machines I: Levers, Shafts and Cranks
Handouts
- Lecture Slides on Levers, Shafts and Cranks PDF
- Lab Slides on Lego Fundamentals, Levers, Shafts and Cranks PDF
- Tutorial: Installing BricxCC and NxC Primer
- Homework: Slider Crank and Programming (due next week)
homeworkLeversShaftsAndCranks.pdf
- List of Technic Parts from Lugnet: PDF | Lugnet Web Site URL
- NxC Programming Guide: PDF | BricxCC Web Site URL
- (If desired) NxC Tutorial: PDF | BricxCC Web Site URL
- (If desired) NxC API: PDF | BricxCC Web Site URL
Week 03 - 02/08/16
Topic: Simple Machines II: Cams, Springs and Linkages
Handouts
- Lecture Slides on Cams, Springs and Linkages PDF
- Lab Slides on Lego Cams, Springs and Linkages PDF
- Tutorial: NxC Programming of Infrared Light and Ultrasonic sensors
- Homework: Concepts, Construction and Programming (due next week)
homeworkCranksCamsLinkages.pdf
Week 04 - 02/15/16
Topic: Washington's Birthday - No Class
Week 05 - 02/22/16
Topic: Simple Machines III: Ratchets, Drives and Gearing
Handouts
Week 06 - 02/29/16
Topic: College of Engineering - Tech Connect Seminar
Week 07 - 03/07/16
Topic: Automata Example: Putting it all together
Handouts