[Systems Engineering Teachers' Mailing List] Scorpio kits

[Raymond Smith]

Robert,

I use kits very rarely (only for one off projects and ideas).  Have always 
built the complete model from PCB right through.  Most of those Scorpio kits 
are avaialble copyright free from other sources.  I can build 10  for the 
price of 1, by having the kids produce the circuit board themselves.  It's 
all part of the process.  Buy parts in bulk at trade prices, and everything 
is there.  No missing parts etc.

The evalaution is always much better when students have to build from 
scratch.  To be honest, I can't see how you can afford to buy kits.  The 
cost is prohibitive.

Ray S.



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Minato" <rminato at ccw.vic.edu.au>
To: <syseng at edulists.com.au>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 12:27 PM
Subject: [Systems Engineering Teachers' Mailing List] Scorpio kits


> Anyone else tried using the Scorpio kits? I'm using them with a 10 Systems
> class and some 11 Sys Eng students who couldn't come up with their own
> design.
>
> Most of my students are finding them quite difficult with vague
> instructions. Not having made them up myself, I know I have done the 
> mortal
> sin of making sure they work before students start them, but.....
>
> They are doing the following: walkie talkie, remote car, forklift and 
> robot
> arm.
>
>
> Rob
>
> -- 
> Robert Minato
> Technology Leader
> Catholic College Wodonga
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> Wodonga 3690
> 02 6043 5546
>
>
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