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Make Magnetic Motors
The aim is to run a participatory fun activity (run in small 15-minute groups) in the field of Magnetism and Materials focused on green economy and electrification of transport. The activity involves the public (7 – 80 years of age) being able to make a permanent magnet motor, similar to what all cars and trains will need in the future. In addition, we will provide volunteers (academics, research staff) who will be able to show hands on magnetic demonstrations e.g. train using magnetic propulsion, magnetic liquids, electric generator.
Spark Your Imagination "Power up your problem-solving skills!
Have you ever wondered how computers can do so many complex things? How electric cars, robots, and cooling fans can turn can electricity into movement? All these things are made possible through electrical and electronic engineering.
Our event activities are designed to introduce two very important devices used in electrical and electronic engineering, to show you how they work.
Logic Gates:
A key part of how computers make decisions is through something called a logic gate. Logic gates are one of the building blocks used in modern computers - a single computer contains hundreds of millions of them! They work by only letting information through if certain conditions are met. We’ll demonstrate how they work and give a bit of insight into how a computer “thinks”.
Electric Motors:
electric motors are devices that change electricity into movement. They come in a range of shapes and sizes and have many different applications, from electric watches to cars. We’ll help you make your very own motor with our ‘DIY Motors’ and show you some of the science behind how they work."
Micro Games for the Microbit/Gemau micro am y MicroBit (7-11 years olds) and Maze Runner/Rhedwr Drysfa (12-15 year olds) "Micro games for the MicroBit
Adventure into the world of game development with computer scientists from Cardiff University. Using the BBC MicroBit and its specialised MakeCode editor, learn the steps to making an obstacle game just like the iconic Flappy Bird!
Suitable for beginner coders.
Gemau micro am y MicroBit
Anturiaethwch i fewn i’r byd o ddatblygiad gemau gyda cyfrifiadurwyr o Brifysgol Caerdydd. Gyda’r MicroBit BBC a’i golygydd MakeCode arbenigol, dysgwch y camau i greu gêm fel y gêm eiconig Flappy Bird!
Addas am ddechreuwyr i godio.
Maze Runner
If you like puzzle solving and programming then come and join the team of computer scientists from Cardiff University for an a-maze-ing time! Using Scratch and your own creativity, design your very own maze full of twists and turns. Will it be a chaotic rabbit warren or intricate labyrinth of paths to confuse and bewilder your friends? You decide!
Some experience with Scratch would be beneficial but not essential.
Rhedwr Drysfa
Os ydych chi’n mwynhau datrys problemau a rhaglennu, dewch i ymuno’r tîm o gyfrifiadurwyr o Brifysgol Caerdydd am amser arbennig! Gyda Scratch a’ch creadigrwydd, dylunio drysfa eich hun llawn troellau a pherygl. Bydd e’n cwningar cwningod anhrefnus neu labyrinth cymleth llawn llwybrau i ddrysu eich ffrindiau? Chi sy’n penderfynu!
Bydd profiad gyda Scratch yn helpu, ond dydy e ddim yn hanfodol.