Final Project – Build Your Own Robot

Apply what you’ve learned to design, build, and code your very own autonomous robot project.

You’ve learned how to control motors, read sensors, respond to your environment, and even command your robot wirelessly. Now it’s time to bring it all together with a final project of your own.

This is your chance to get creative and build something unique using the techniques and components covered in this course.

🛠️ Project Guidelines

Your final project should:

• Use at least two types of sensors
• Include some form of movement control
• Demonstrate autonomous behavior, remote control, or both
• Be documented and repeatable

🎯 Project Ideas

Need inspiration? Try one of these:

• Maze Explorer – Use ultrasonic sensors and timed turning to navigate a simple maze.
• Line Racer – Build a faster, more responsive line-following robot.
• Patrol Bot – Drive around and stop when an obstacle is detected, or beep an alert.
• Light-Seeking Robot – Use light sensors to move toward the brightest spot in a room.
• Wi-Fi RC Car – Use Pico W and a web interface to drive from your phone.

📋 Planning Your Project

Start with a plan:

1. Define the goal – What will your robot do?
2. Choose the components – Motors, sensors, power, etc.
3. Sketch the design – How will everything fit together?
4. Write the logic – Pseudocode helps before diving into Python.
5. Test in parts – Code and test each feature separately.

🧩 Sharing Your Work

Take photos and videos of your build, and share your code and wiring diagrams. Include:

• A short description of what your robot does
• Key components used
• Diagrams or photos
• A link to your GitHub repo or code

This is a great way to reflect on what you’ve learned — and show off your skills!

🏁 Final Tips

• Keep it simple and achievable
• Start with basic behavior, then improve it
• Debug step by step
• Celebrate progress, even small wins!

When you’re finished, you’ll have a MicroPython-powered robot of your own creation — and the skills to build even more advanced machines in the future.

Next up: Course Summary and What’s Next

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