STEP into Robotics: Arduino Obstacle Avoidance Workshop

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Dive into hands-on robotics and embedded hardware! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to build and program an autonomous rover using an Arduino board, ultrasonic sensors, and motor drivers. Write C/C++ code to help your robot detect obstacles in real time and navigate around them automatically. All hardware provided—no prior robotics experience required!

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• 2710 Crimson Way
• richland, Washington
• United States 99356
• Building: WSU TC

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• Part 1: Setup & Hardware Fundamentals (15–20 mins)

  • Welcome, kit distribution, and overview of components (Arduino Uno, HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, L298N motor driver, and chassis).

  • Setting up the Arduino IDE and verifying microcontroller connections.

• Part 2: Wiring & Sensor Integration (25–30 mins)

  • Assembling the robot chassis and mounting motors.

  • Wiring the ultrasonic distance sensor and testing real-time distance measurements in the Serial Monitor.

• Part 3: Motor Control & Logic Programming (35–40 mins)

  • Writing code to control motor speed and direction using PWM signals.

  • Writing conditional logic (if/else loops) to trigger turn maneuvers when an obstacle is detected within threshold range.

• Part 4: Autonomous Navigation & Testing (20–25 mins)

  • Calibration runs, tuning sensor threshold distances, and testing obstacle avoidance in a live arena.

  • Q&A, troubleshooting, and closing wrap-up.

Open to all skill levels — bring your laptop and let's start building!