Project-in-a-Box: Magic 8 Cube

Program Type:

Online/Virtual, Program Includes Kit, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Middle School Age, Teens
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Registration for this event is no longer open.
Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade

Event Details

Learn how to program an Arduino Nano microcontroller to control a vibration sensor and OLED to display your fortune! Students follow instructions during the program to construct the cube, build a circuit, and program the Arduino to produce their own Magic 8 Cube.

Kits are created by UC San Diego's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering student led organization, Project-in-a-Box.

No experience required!

A Middle School or High School student must be participating.

Limit 1 kit per household. Only 1 registration needed per household.

Check your email to receive a notice about how to pick up your kit!

All participants are welcome. If you need special accessibility accommodations, please email LYee@sandiego.gov in advance of your participation.

If you have comments, questions, or grievances about Project-in-a-Box, please contact LYee@sandiego.gov.

Registration Policy and Procedures:

  • I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
  • I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD Dept. of Computer and Electrical Engineering and the student organization, Project-In-A-Box. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth learning environment.
  • I understand that I will register through the Library Event Calendar and that my registration must be fully complete to attend the class.
  • If there is more than one student in attendance they must register as well. Adults are allowed to attend without registering.
  • I understand that I am responsible for canceling my registration if I am unable to attend.

This project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

*PARENTS: If you are willing to have an image of your student taken for promotional and funding purposes, please fill out the Model Release form, sign, and email it back to LYee@sandiego.gov. Thank you!

By registering for the class, I agree and understand the restrictions, policies, and procedures outlined above.

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.