BIP Building a phone-controlled kart from scratch: programming and mechanical skills

International BIP Week: 04/02/2024 - 09/02/2024

What to expect?

Develop technical skills Learn how to retrofit a vehicle and control it with your smartphone Learn about servo motors, electrical motors and their controllers Learn about UART and bluetooth communication (BLE) Learn about microcontrollers (Arduino) Learn how to create a web app to pilot your small car	Develop soft skills Creativity Team Work Going out of your comfort zone Develop your cross-cultural skills Sense of community International mindset
Work in an international environment Work in international teams with students from different institutions over the world Develop a better intercultural understanding Practice your English	Have fun Discover Brussels Visit the Train World Exhibition Teambuilding activities

MONDAY
Kick-off meeting
Workshop: motors and microcontrollers
Working session

TUESDAY
Workshop: 3D printing & machining
Working session

WEDNESDAY
Workshop: bluetooth & web app
Working session

THURSDAY
Working session
Train World Exhibition
Dinner

FRIDAY
Project presentation
Jury
Race!

The week is intended for at least second year students who master basics in Automation, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, IT, etc.

290€ (meals (breakfast, lunch and 1 supper), accommodation (Hostel Bruegel, located in the center of Brussels), visits and material are included)

From Sunday 4th to Friday 9th of February 2024. Please note that the programme starts on Monday morning. Arrival is therefore scheduled on Sunday.

Registrations are now closed, thank you for your interest!

You would like to get a glimpse at what the experience looks like? Then check the video and pictures below!