Put your coordination to the test by designing and building your own electronic steady hand game. In this hands-on workshop, participants will shape a wire obstacle course and create a circuit that produces light or sound whenever the wand touches the wire.
As they build their game, participants will explore how electrical current flows through a circuit and discover how contact between two conductive materials can act as a switch. They will assemble and test their components, troubleshoot faulty connections, and refine the course to create the right level of challenge.
This workshop combines electronics, engineering, creative design, and physical coordination in an engaging and accessible activity. No prior experience is required, with guidance provided throughout the building process.
Learning outcomes
Electrical circuits
Understand how current travels through a complete circuit and why the game activates when the wand touches the wire.Conductors and switches
Explore how conductive materials carry electricity and how physical contact can be used as a simple switch.Engineering and construction
Connect electronic components and construct a stable, functional game using everyday materials.Problem solving and testing
Identify connection problems, test different solutions, and improve the game through trial and error.Design and creativity
Shape an original obstacle course and adjust its layout to control the difficulty and playing experience.Fine motor skills and coordination
Develop hand-eye coordination, concentration, patience, and precise movement while navigating the course.
This workshop is made possible through the support of Tablelands Regional Council.
