BASEBOT BUILD
What is the BaseBot?
A simple robot build used for learning driving and coding
What is torque?
Rotational force
What do gears do?
Change speed and torque
What is the FIRST step of the engineering process?
Ask
What is digital citizenship?
Using technology safely and responsibly
Which part connects the wheels to the motor?
Shaft
Higher torque usually means…
The robot can push or lift more
A gear ratio compares…
The number of teeth between two gears
What is the purpose of the “Imagine” step?
Brainstorm possible solutions
Which is an example of safe online behavior?
Using strong, private passwords
What is the purpose of the robot “brain”?
Control the robot’s actions
When would you want more speed instead of torque?
When racing in a straight line
A 1:3 ratio means…
The second gear has 3× more teeth
During the “Plan” stage, students should
Draw diagrams and list materials
Which is an example of safe online behavior?
Using strong, private passwords
What must you do BEFORE building a BaseBot?
Organize and check all parts
Which gear setup gives more torque and less speed?
Large gear → small gear
Which setup increases speed?
Small gear driving a large gear
What happens during the “Test” step?
Students try the prototype to see what works
Cyberbullying is…
Hurting someone using technology
Why is it important to tighten screws and pins correctly?
To keep the robot strong and stable
What happens when torque increases?
Speed decreases
What happens when the driving gear has MORE teeth than the driven gear?
More speed, less torque
Why is “Improve” important?
Engineers use results to make the design better
Why is respecting copyright important?
To give credit to creators