Motorized Crane
These activities are designed for the Motorized Crane (ME-7030).
Grade Level: College • High School
Subject: Engineering
Activities
01) Build the Crane
This activity has detailed directions for assembling the Motorized Crane (ME-7030).
02) Operating the Crane Electromagnet
Program the crane to lower the electromagnet, pick up an object, and drop it.
03) Operating the Crane Boom
Learn to raise and lower the crane boom and explore the effect the angle of the boom has on the electromagnet position.
04) Keep Electromagnet at Same Height While Moving Crane Boom
Learn to raise and lower the crane boom while keeping the electromagnet at the same height.
06) Moving an Object with the Crane
Combine what has been learned about the electromagnet, the crane boom, and the crane turntable in previous experiments to perform the task of picking up a ball and dropping it into a cup on a shelf.
07) Introduction to the //control.Node
This activity explores all the features of the //control.Node in preparation for performing sense and control experiments with the Motorized Drawbridge, StructureBOT, and Motorized Crane.
08) Introduction to Stepper Motors
This activity explores the control of stepper motors using a //control.Node in preparation for performing sense and control experiments with the Motorized Drawbridge, the StructureBOT, and Motorized Crane.
09) Introduction to Servo Motors
This activity explores the control of servo motors using a //control.Node in preparation for performing sense and control experiments with the StructureBOT and Motorized Crane.
10) Introduction to Structures
This activity explores how parts of the PASCO Structures are assembled.
