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Bridge Vibrations
To study the resonant modes of a tied arch bridge, the bridge is first hit with a hammer or your hand. An FFT of the resulting vibrations are examined...
Moving an Object with the Crane
Combine what has been learned about the electromagnet, the crane boom, and the crane turntable in previous experiments to perform the task of picking up...
Keep Electromagnet at Same Height While Moving Crane Boom
Learn to raise and lower the crane boom while keeping the electromagnet at the same height.
Operating the Crane Boom
Learn to raise and lower the crane boom and explore the effect the angle of the boom has on the electromagnet position.
Operating the Crane Electromagnet
Program the crane to lower the electromagnet, pick up an object, and drop it.
Build the Crane
This activity has detailed directions for assembling the Motorized Crane (ME-7030).
StructureBOT Gripper Control
The StructureBOT is programmed to grip objects, pick them up and carry them to a new location, and set them down.
StructureBOT with Front-Wheel Steering
This StructureBOT is driven by a stepper motor on one of the rear wheels and steered by a servo motor...
StructureBOT Turns in a Circle
Rather than turning a sharp corner, the StructureBOT is programmed to to turn in a circle of a specified radius and with a specified direction and speed.
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