Free Mechatronics and Coding Course for Teens

Bots in the Books

This is a free 3 day course for teens aged 14-18.

When: 12th, 13th and 14th January 2016

Time: 10am-2pm daily

Location: "Mad Science Theatrette", 1st Floor, Newcastle Library, Laman St, Cooks Hill

Activities will be delivered by Hunter TAFE and include:

• Introduction to electronics, application of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) theory in practice with physics based practical sessions, high reliability soldering, component measuring, and circuit assembly. 
• Introduction to mechatronics, coding, project building.  

Bookings essential via Eventbrite. 

For more information call 4904 3341.

Competition

Bonus competition for ages 5-18

Decode this hexadecimal question, and work out the answer within the code 
to win a mini quadcopter:

4e 61 6d 65 20 61 20 62 6f 6f 6b 20 61 62 6f 75

74 20 72 6f 62 6f 74 73 20 61 6e 64 20 74 65 6c

6c 20 75 73 20 77 68 6f 20 77 72 6f 74 65 20 69

74 2e 20 49 66 20 79 6f 75 20 6e 65 65 64 20 68

65 6c 70 20 61 73 6b 20 61 20 6c 69 62 72 61 72

69 61 6e 2e

If you need help ASK a Librarian for tips and tricks

Send your answers to: nlbookings@ncc.nsw.gov.au by 12.00 pm Monday 11th January 2016. Include your name, age and phone number.

The first correct entry drawn will win a prize.

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