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Sprout Lab
Learn.Build.Impact
Courses
Our courses range from beginner to advanced classes, teaching kids from ages 8-14 robotic skills. These courses are designed to teach a variety of skills while developing other useful habits such as problem solving, creative processes and much more.
Beginner Courses
Build 5 Simple Arduino Projects in 10 Hours
Virtual Meetings held Daily or Weekly - $20/Hr
No prior experience needed!
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Students will learn:
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Basic Building Skills
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Simple electronics (LEDs, breadboards, DC motors)
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Basics of programming for robotics using Arduino (Block Coding)
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Circuit Design (Tinkercad)
Fundamentals are taught before each project in addition to guiding them build the projects
01
LED Light Show
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Colorful light show system with blinking patterns
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Produces dynamic, changing LED light effects
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Uses programmed sequences for different patterns
02
Parking Gate
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Intelligent parking gate system designed for automated vehicle access control
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Automatically lifts the barrier when a valid entry is identified
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Enables quick and smooth entry without requiring manual operation
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Enhances security by controlling and monitoring access efficiently
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Piezo Piano
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Electronic piano system using piezoelectric sensors
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Detects key presses through pressure
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Converts input into electrical signals
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Allows responsive, pressure-sensitive playing
04
Handheld Claw
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Portable grabbing device for easy object pickup
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Automatically closes around items when triggered
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Designed to reduce physical effort
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Enables quick and efficient grabbing of objects
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Useful for picking up items in hard-to-reach areas
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Automatic Garbage Can
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Smart mini trash can with automatic lid
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Detects nearby movement or presence
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Opens lid without physical touch
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Closes automatically after use
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Intermediate Course
Build your First Obstacle Detecting Robot!
$20/Hr
Beginner experience needed!
Students will learn:
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3D Design Basics (CAD, 3D Printers, Circuit Creation)
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More electronic components (LEDs, breadboards, DC motors, sensors, servos)
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More advanced programming for robotics using Arduino (Python, Java)
Homework will be assigned throughout the week!
Fundamentals are taught before each project in addition to guiding them build the projects
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01
Robot Assembly
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Build the car chassis using motors, wheels, mounts, and structural components
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Learn how different mechanical parts connect together to create stability, movement, and balance in a mobile robot.
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Wiring
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Connect the Arduino, motor driver, sensors, battery pack, and power systems using jumper wires and breadboards.
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Learn how electricity flows through a robotic system and how components communicate with each other.
03
Motor Control
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Program the robot’s motors to move forward, backward, and turn using a motor driver module.
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Learn how coding controls real-world movement and how speed and direction are managed electronically.
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Introduces PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), motor drivers, directional logic, and movement algorithms.
04
Rotating Sonar
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Build a rotating ultrasonic sensor system using a servo motor to scan the robot’s surroundings.
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Learn how robots measure distance and collect information about objects nearby.
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Introduces concepts such as ultrasonic sensing, servo control, scanning systems, and environmental mapping.
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05
Motion Detection Robot
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Combine the sensors, motors, and programming to create a robot that detects and reacts to movement or obstacles.
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Learn how autonomous robots make decisions using sensor input and programmed responses.
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Advanced Course
Build an Automatic Coin Sorter
$20/Hr
Intermediate experience needed!
Students will learn:
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Advanced 3D Design (CAD, 3D Printers, Circuit Creation)
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Electronic Components (LEDs, breadboards, DC motors, sensors, servos)
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Raspi Operating System
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Advanced Hardware (Stepper, Camara)
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Basic Control Theory
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Advanced Programming (Python, Java)
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Computer Vision
Homework will be assigned throughout the week!
Fundamentals are taught before each project in addition to guiding them build the projects
01
Assembly + Setup
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Set up the Raspberry Pi and assemble the coin sorter structure using ramps, motors, and sorting compartments.
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Learn hardware integration, structural design, and system organization for automated machines.
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Wiring
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Connect the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins to sensors, stepper motor drivers, and electronic components using breadboards and jumper wires.
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Learn how GPIO communication allows the Raspberry Pi to control motors and receive sensor input.
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Introduces concepts such as GPIO control, stepper motor drivers, signal connections, power distribution, and circuit troubleshooting.
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Programming + Methods
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Program the sorter in Python to control motors, process sensor data, and automate sorting decisions.
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Learn how software interacts with hardware through control systems and programmed logic.
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Introduces concepts such as Python programming, control systems, automation logic, variables, loops, and conditional statements.
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Vision
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Use camera systems and computer vision techniques to identify and track different coins.
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Learn how machines analyze images using color detection, bounding boxes, and circular contour recognition.
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Introduces concepts such as computer vision, object detection, contour analysis, image processing, and visual tracking.
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Automatic Coin Sorter
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Combine sensors, vision systems, motors, and programming into a fully automated coin sorting machine.
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Learn how multiple technologies work together to improve sorting accuracy and machine performance.
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Introduces advanced robotics concepts such as sensor fusion, integrated automation systems, real-time processing, and intelligent decision-making.
3D Design and CAD
In these personalized classes, you will learn a lot about 3D modeling and fabrication along with CAD skills. These skills can be applied to robotics, National Competitions, Olympiads, and Passion Projects.
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