Non-GCSE – Physical computing programming project - Build a robot buggy

Curriculum KS4 Unit

Resources

This unit introduces learners to physical computing through six lessons and culminates in a finished working robotic buggy. Learners use a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller to explore inputs and outputs, and utilise a range of hardware components, including motors, reflective optical sensors, LEDs, and an ultrasonic sensor. This unit of work allows learners to practically experience the use of embedded systems in support of the GCSE computer science specifications.

Unit guide

Updated: 10 Feb 2023

Learning graph

Updated: 21 Feb 2023

Rubric

Updated: 10 Feb 2023

Lessons

Lesson 1

Introduction to physical computing

Lesson 2

Working with motors

Lesson 3

Chassis design and build

Lesson 4

Going ultrasonic!

Lesson 5

Follow me!

Lesson 6

Time to shine!