PINBALL

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PINBALL A game that can be printed and programmed with micro:bit or arduino, allowing you to add switches for a more interactive experience. Programming is made easy or difficult depending on your grade level, making it accessible to students of all ages. Print Settings Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes The PINBALL game was printed on an opiliones delta printer using PLA filament from Ctrl Design. Some parts required support during printing. How I Designed This I designed the PINBALL game in SketchUp 2016, basing its dimensions on a print bed of 300mm by 300mm. An MDF board was added to reduce print time and provide a smoother surface for the ball. Watch the video tutorial to learn how to assemble the game. For arduino users, design and print your own scoreboard. Micro:bit users can use the pre-designed scoreboard in the print files. PINBALL Pinball 3D Print for micro:bit and Arduino Overview and Background: Printing and programming pinball allows students to learn about circuitry, programming, and 3D printing while having fun. Objectives: * Students learn to use a 3D printer to create parts and assemble them. * Students learn to make switches and control them using arduino and micro:bit. * Programming arduino and micro:bit is the main learning process. Audience: Pinball can be used with students of all ages, as it allows for simple or complex programming depending on the student's grade level. Younger students can start with basic programs, while older students can tackle more challenging projects. Subjects: Pinball integrates well into science, technology, and math classes. Skills Learned: * Students develop teamwork skills, spatial awareness, programming, design, 3D printing, and cognitive abilities, depending on the project's complexity. Lesson/Activity: Teachers can adapt pinball to their teaching style, whether it's a simple assembly or a complex programming challenge. Examples include: * The teacher prints all parts, and students assemble them. * Teacher and student discuss a programming assignment. * Students program and test their projects. * Teachers and students decide together how difficult the project will be. Duration: The duration of the project varies from 1 hour to almost a week, depending on its complexity. Preparation: No prior programming experience is necessary. The fun part begins when you print the parts and start programming! You can begin with simple projects and gradually increase their difficulty throughout the year. References: * Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ * Micro:bit: https://www.microbit.co.uk/ Rubric and Assets: The final score is up to the teacher, who can discuss project goals and grading criteria with students before completion. Handouts & Assets: Watch the video tutorial on how to assemble the printed parts: https://youtu.be/61XnCHkE1M8