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Robotics expedition

Mission 8 of 9

Robotics expedition: Mission 8 of 9

Rover Controller


Advanced

1 hour

Grades 3 - 8
MISSION OBJECTIVE

Program your Controller buttons to drive your Rover forward, backward, and turn on command.

The Mars Race continues, and it’s time to take control—literally! In this mission, Piperbot uses the Game Controller to steer the Rover. Code each button to move the robot and prepare for action on the Martian track!

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Learning Goals

  1. Students will program real-time Rover navigation using controller input.
  2. Students will read button signals through shift registers.
  3. Students will apply state-based logic to determine motor speeds.
  4. Students will build a fully reactive driving system that responds live to user input.
I WILL BE ABLE TO...
  • Connect my controller and read button presses using code
  • Write conditional logic that changes motor behavior based on which button is pressed
  • Control my Rover in real-time to move forward, backward, turn left, and turn right
  • Build a live control loop that keeps checking the controller for new input while driving

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CSTA Framework   Robotic Walker Standards Alignment   Robotic Rover Standards Alignment
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