SCPL: STEAM @ Home Kits: Make Your Own Bristlebot!

Press release from the Santa Cruz Public Libraries:

Sept. 18, 2021

Form Required Materials: Provided in Kit: Needed from Home:

We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home!

Learn about science, engineering and technology with this project. Bristlebots are simple to assemble robots where motion is caused by the transfer of kinetic energy from the motor, vibration, thru the robot to the ground. The bristles rapid motion, from the vibration, enables the robot's locomotion.

Registration for a STEAM kit is required. To request a Bristlebot kit, fill out this Form. First Come First Serve. Registration will close when all kits are claimed.

Kits will be ready to pick up at a requested branch by September 29th at 1:00pm. Kits not picked up within one week of this date will be made available to other patrons.

These kits are suggested for children over age 6. CHOKING HAZARD: This kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for young children without adult supervision. Adult assistance may be required.

Required Materials:
Provided in Kit:

• (1) Vibrating Motor – 6mm
• (1) LR44 Button Cell Battery
• (1) Toothbrush
• (2) Craft Eyes
• (2) Pipe Cleaners
• Double Sided Tape

Needed from Home:

• Scissors
• Glue
• Tape

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