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Arduino
Arduino Club: Empowering Innovation through Technology
At Haileybury, we believe in nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Our Arduino Club initiative offers pupils a unique opportunity to explore the exciting world of electronics, programming, and autonomous systems.
The Arduino Club offers a unique opportunity for Haileybury pupils to apply their STEM skills in electronics, programming, and physical computing. By participating in this initiative, pupils develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills that are essential for success in the 21st century.
Hands-On Learning Experience
The Arduino Club meets weekly in our state-of-the-art Engineering Room, providing pupils with a platform to transform their ideas into reality. Through open-ended learning experiences, pupils gain practical skills in:
- Constructing electronic circuits
- Programming Arduino microcontrollers
- Designing Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Developing autonomous systems for energy conservation and sustainability
- Real-World Projects
Our pupils have been busy designing and building innovative projects using Arduino tools. The diverse array of collaborative endeavours within our new SciTech centre has brought an exciting dimension to our club.
Recent projects include:
- Automatic Plant Irrigation System: A moisture sensor that facilitates the automatic watering of potted plants
- Sound-Activated Desk Lamp: A lamp that turns on with three claps within five seconds
- Remote-Controlled Hand: Featuring servo motors and a gyroscope
- Cattle Watering Trough: Ensuring a continuous water supply for livestock
- Solar System Model: Employing a multi-gear stepper motor for accurate planetary orbits
- Self-Learning Robotic Arm: Utilising the Braccio++ platform
Project Highlights
Solar System Model
Pupils have designed and 3D-printed gears for a scaled motor-gear solar system. This impressive model accurately replicates planetary orbits, providing a hands-on learning experience in orbital mechanics.
Rocket Propulsion Stabiliser
Using 3D printing, pupils created a rocket launcher controlled by an Arduino-powered servo motor, demonstrating skills in both design and programming.
Self-Watering Plant System
Pupils have upgraded their Arduino-based self-watering system with a capacitive-based soil moisture sensor for increased accuracy. The system is currently being tested on a geranium plant in Haileybury’s Geodome.
Braccio++ Robotic Arm
The robotic arm has been trained to complete repetitive tasks, such as placing a sphere at the top of a ramp and collecting it after it rolls down, showcasing the ability to employ robotic systems for precise operations.