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Homeschoolers: Make a Programmable Drawbot

  • Innovation Center of Saratoga 16 Old Stonebreak Road Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 United States (map)

In this intro to coding class, we'll be adding a BBC micro:bit mini-computer to a simple paper cup robot to make it move and draw at our command! We'll be using free, online Microsoft MakeCode to program the microprocessor. A laptop with a standard USB port is required. A Chrome or Edge browser is preferred. (You can test out the software in advance at makecode.com.) In addition to craft supplies, the materials fee includes a micro:bit starter kit, motor, and cables to take home -- they're reusable! 

To register, go to https://innovationcentersaratoga.org/classes/#!event/2026/4/22/homeschool-series-make-a-programmable-drawbot