PTC RoboMax August
2025 Curriculum
- Classes 3-5: Advanced mechanical integration, feedback systems, and
creativity- oriented robotics extensions.
- Classes 6-9: Refinement of Arduino skills, introduction to enhanced sensor
fusion, memory-based logic, and basic AI-aligned applications using existing
sensors.
Class 3: Mechanism Application and Robot Handling
1.Wheeled Robot Manual Steering
-Objective: Use switches to change directions.
-Components: Robot chassis, motors, DPDT switches, battery.
-Tasks: Implement left, right, and reverse using motor control.
-Learning Outcome: Apply manual logic to robot movement.
2.Rubber Band Gripper Upgrade
-Objective: Add return tension using rubber bands.
-Components: Cardboard, rubber bands, string, fasteners.
-Tasks: Pull to grip, release to auto-open.
-Learning Outcome: Learn mechanical tension principles.
3.Catapult Launch Trial System
-Objective: Test projectile changes with angle/tension.
-Components: Rubber bands, chassis, objects, protractor.
-Tasks: Record distances and optimize the setup.
-Learning Outcome: Understand forces and angles.
Class 4: Input-Output Systems with Practical Functions
1.Smart Light + Sound Alert Combo
-Objective: Trigger light and buzzer via different inputs.
-Components: LDR, push-button, LED, buzzer, wires.
-Tasks: LDR triggers light; button triggers buzzer.
-Learning Outcome: Differentiate input-output paths.
2.Reaction Challenge Game
-Objective: Test student reaction times using circuit feedback.
-Components: Push buttons, LED, buzzer, wires.
-Tasks: First to press after a visual cue activates their LED/buzzer.
-Learning Outcome: Understand real-time response.
3.Auto Cut-Off Alarm System
-Objective: Enhance tripwire alarm with time-based reset.
-Components: Reed switch, buzzer, wires (optional capacitor).
-Tasks: Auto reset buzzer after activation.
-Learning Outcome: Learn timed deactivation logic.
Class 5: Environment-Controlled Motor and Design Applications
1.Bidirectional Car with Reverse Button
Objective: Add reverse function to robot car.
-Components: Car chassis, motors, DPDT switch, wires.
-Tasks: Toggle direction for maneuvering.
-Learning Outcome: Control polarity and direction.
2.Timed Ferris Wheel Pause
-Objective: Introduce simple stop-and-go control.
-Components: DC motor, structure, push-button.
-Tasks: Add manual stop/pause feature.
-Learning Outcome: Basic control logic.
3.Smart Fan with Pre-Alert LED
-Objective: Add a warning LED before fan activation.
-Components: Thermistor, motor, LED, wires.
-Tasks: LED lights before fan activates at threshold.
-Learning Outcome: Step-wise condition handling.
Class 6: Integrated Feedback Systems and Sensor Control
1.Brightness Control with Override
-Objective: Combine LDR with potentiometer.
-Components: LED, LDR, potentiometer, battery, wires.
-Tasks: Adjust LED brightness via light and manual input.
-Learning Outcome: Sensor + manual fusion.
2.Visual Parking Distance Indicator
-Objective: Add a 4th LED for enhanced distance feedback.
-Components: Ultrasonic sensor, 4 LEDs, wires.
-Tasks: Show distances using sequential lights.
-Learning Outcome: Graduated response to sensor data.
3.Timed Reset Burglar Alarm
-Objective: Add reset feature after LDR activation.
-Components: LDR, buzzer, optional capacitor, wires.
-Tasks: Reset after 5 seconds of buzzer alert.
-Learning Outcome: Automate response termination.
Class 7: Arduino Coding Practice and Input Sequencing
1.PWM Fading Traffic Light
-Objective: Replace on/off LEDs with fading.
-Components: Arduino, LEDs, resistors, wires.
-Tasks: Implement analogWrite() for transitions.
-Learning Outcome: Understand PWM and animation.
2.Button Memory Game
-Objective: Remember a light sequence and repeat.
-Components: Buttons, LEDs, Arduino.
-Tasks: Press buttons in right order or reset.
-Learning Outcome: Conditional memory logic.
3.Score Counter with Feedback Buzzer
-Objective: Add sound to score milestones.
-Components: Button, LCD or serial monitor, buzzer.
-Tasks: Sound buzzer every 5th point.
-Learning Outcome: Conditional outputs and milestones.
Class 8: Automation and Enhanced Response Control
1.Multi-Level Water Detector
-Objective: Add more levels to detection.
-Components: Water sensor, 3 LEDs, Arduino.
-Tasks: Indicate low, mid, high levels.
-Learning Outcome: Multi-threshold sensor logic.
2.Obstacle Avoidance with Directional Turns
-Objective: Adjust robot turn based on obstacle side.
-Components: Ultrasonic sensor, motors, Arduino.
-Tasks: Turn left/right depending on detection angle.
-Learning Outcome: Sensor-based decision making.
3.Fan Alert System with Brightness Trigger
-Objective: Pre-activate LED before fan.
-Components: LDR, LED, motor, Arduino.
-Tasks: LED triggers slightly before fan.
-Learning Outcome: Sequential automation control.
Class 9: Condition-Based Automation and Logic Flow
1.Servo Door Lock with Password Sequence
-Objective: Unlock via correct button sequence.
-Components: Arduino, servo, 3 push-buttons.
-Tasks: Enter order 1-2-3 to unlock.
-Learning Outcome: Basic password logic.
2.Smart Pedestrian Traffic Light
-Objective: Wait before light turns red after button press.
-Components: LEDs, push-button, Arduino.
-Tasks: Countdown simulation before light change.
-Learning Outcome: Time-based transition control.
3.Temperature Logger with Threshold Warning
-Objective: Log temp and warn if threshold crossed.
-Components: LM35, LED, Arduino.
-Tasks: Print temp to serial and blink LED on high temp.
-Learning Outcome: Analog data reading + logging.
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