Understand how a drawing robot works
Pupils learn that a plotter moves a pen across paper using motors and simple movement commands.
Plotter Lab. The Morning Set
500+ students
building & coding
The plotter uses an Arduino Nano, three stepper motors, simple motor driver boards and a pen-lifting mechanism to draw shapes on paper. Pupils explore how a computer drawing can become real movement by controlling the X, Y and pen-up/pen-down actions of the machine.
Learning outcomes
Identify the main electronic components
Pupils recognise the Arduino Nano, stepper motors, motor drivers, power connections and the pen mechanism.
Build and test a simple robotic system
Pupils connect the main parts of the plotter and test how each axis moves.
Use block programming to control movement
Pupils create simple programs in RobiumCode to move the plotter left, right, forward, backward and control the pen.
Create basic drawings with code
Pupils use sequences of movement commands to draw simple shapes such as squares, lines and patterns.
Develop problem-solving and debugging skills
Pupils observe the machine’s behaviour, find mistakes in wiring or logic, and improve their program step by step.
Term dates
Age: from 8 years old (to 11)
Schedule
9:00Weekdays
8+ years5 days
All equipment, laptops, robots and educational materials are provided by us.
Convenient location in Richmond
The closest parking at the Old Deer Park (Extension)Trusted by parents in London
