Ready, set, robot! Build your own Junk Racer using a battery pack, motor, wheels, and random recycled materials! Explore the science of circuit design using LEDs, resistors, transistors, and breadboards. Optimize your Junk Racer design for the faster, straightest run or to drive in a perfect circle. Use your creativity to customize your racer with your own art.
EG Robotics offers engaging, hands-on electronics and robotics classes and camps for elementary aged students. They specialize in using real electronic components and animated videos with a story line to teach kids advanced concepts. Students build on their skills and progress to higher knowledge levels via an in-depth three-year program focusing on circuits, the science of electronics, programming, advanced components, and creativity.
Zayne Mayfield, MA, is the CEO and co-founder of EG Robotics, an organization that provides "electronic and robotic courses to elementary school students" in the Portland Metro area.