Description
The Helicopter Mechatronics Kit is a hands-on engineering project designed to teach students how motors, mechanical assemblies, and programmable electronics work together to create controlled motion.
In this kit, students build a detailed helicopter model featuring a motor-driven main propeller powered by the C2G Mini Microcontroller. Through structured builds and coding activities, learners program the motor to control the propeller’s behavior, exploring concepts such as speed, timing, and directional control.
The project emphasizes the relationship between mechanical design and electronic input. Students see how changes in code directly affect physical movement, reinforcing foundational ideas in mechatronics and automation. The included pilot figure adds context and engagement while keeping the focus on engineering principles.
Suitable across multiple grade levels, the Helicopter Mechatronics Kit scales naturally with student ability. Younger learners focus on basic motor activation and cause-and-effect, while older students can experiment with more advanced logic and system refinement. The kit encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and iteration, making it a strong building block for future robotics and automation work.
