L2 Football Project

Nau mai ki te hikohiko! / Welcome to Electronics!

This course will help students learn how modern computer-controlled electronic devices work by building and programming their own. Students can also explore networking and computing systems if they are interested. In the first term, you will learn electronics skills by competing in a 2v2 robotic soccer match. You will need to build the robot and use that knowledge to create your main project for the last two terms.

"From fridges to smart locks, from wearables to phones, from TVs to security systems—nearly everything today is powered by electronics. If you want to build something truly versatile and impactful, mastering electronics is the key. Why limit yourself to software when you can create the hardware that runs it all?"

The Project

In our Year 12 Electronics class, you’ll be participating in an exciting Soccer Robot Competition at the end of every term. This hands-on project challenges you to design and build robots that will compete in 2v2 soccer matches, blending technical skills with creativity.
You and your partner will create a robot that can move across a field, interact with a ball, and score goals. The competition will follow standard football rules, and you’ll need to consider specific technical limitations and design principles to ensure your robot fits within the guidelines.
Matches will be played on a 2.4m x 2.4m field, and your robot must adhere to size, weight, and power constraints. Safety is crucial, and robots that break the rules or interfere with other players will be penalized.
The competition is structured as a double-elimination tournament, meaning even after a loss, your team will have a chance to fight back. For a detailed breakdown of the rules, including robot specifications, gameplay regulations, and tournament structure, please refer to the competition guidelines on the right.
This project will help you apply your electronics knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and work in teams—all while having fun with robotics!

Task 1: Building and Basic Movement

First of all, we need to get the robot moving. This will enable us to verify that all motors and components are functioning as expected, and we will then proceed with basic Arduino coding.

Click on the image to the right for the tutorial

Task 2: ESP Now

To make a remote control we need our microcontrollers to be able to talk to each other.

Use the tutorial to the right to get an understanding of how ESP Works

Now put it all together

if you struggle with the code, there is a similar video with instructions to the right

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