De La Salle College
Senior School
Our Activities
Erasmus Project
Every beginning has an end and today marked the conclusion of the project Transition from STEM to Robotics in Malta.
Throughout the week, we had an insightful session on the Arduino kit, where participants were introduced to the Maker Uno and breadboard. With the help of mBlock software, they successfully lit their first bulb, then progressed to making it blink. Some even experimented with multiple bulbs to simulate a traffic light system. The session was both enjoyable and educational, providing hands-on experience with Arduino and coding fundamentals.
As the week continued, participants further developed their Arduino skills and explored Sonar Technology and its practical applications. Their main challenge was to build a parking system using an ultrasonic sensor, which they tackled with great enthusiasm. Additionally, they programmed personalized messages on an LCD screen, reinforcing their coding skills through hands-on practice.
Participants were also introduced to the concept of analog input and the Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensor. They were then challenged to read and analyze the analog values from the LDR sensor, deepening their understanding through practical application.
On the final day, we visited the ESPLORA Interactive Science Centre, where participants engaged in a LEGO Mindstorms session, bringing the week to an exciting and educational close.
Throughout the week, we had an insightful session on the Arduino kit, where participants were introduced to the Maker Uno and breadboard. With the help of mBlock software, they successfully lit their first bulb, then progressed to making it blink. Some even experimented with multiple bulbs to simulate a traffic light system. The session was both enjoyable and educational, providing hands-on experience with Arduino and coding fundamentals.
As the week continued, participants further developed their Arduino skills and explored Sonar Technology and its practical applications. Their main challenge was to build a parking system using an ultrasonic sensor, which they tackled with great enthusiasm. Additionally, they programmed personalized messages on an LCD screen, reinforcing their coding skills through hands-on practice.
Participants were also introduced to the concept of analog input and the Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) sensor. They were then challenged to read and analyze the analog values from the LDR sensor, deepening their understanding through practical application.
On the final day, we visited the ESPLORA Interactive Science Centre, where participants engaged in a LEGO Mindstorms session, bringing the week to an exciting and educational close.
