Build-A-Bot: Introducing Q-B - Thursday 28th August 2025

Description :

Come and build your very own cube-shaped robot named Q-B.

In this fun and hands-on workshop, participants will create their very own cube-shaped robot named Q-B. Using 3D-printed parts, an LCD screen for the robot’s expressive face, and a powerful yet tiny Raspberry Pi Pico as the brain, students will bring Q-B to life from the ground up. They'll learn how to assemble the cube structure, connect electronic components, and program Q-B to move using a servo motor. Along the way, you will gain valuable skills in design, electronics, and coding—while having a blast building your own smart, moving robot friend to take home with you!

We'll provide all the components and tools you need. Just come along and enjoy the creativity of making your own robot.

This is a lively and challenging workshop aimed at children aged 10 years and older.

Please note: Whilst we'll make every effort to help ensure your Q-B works, careful assembly is required and we cannot be held responsible for any non-working robots due to poor assembly.

The fee is £50 per participant in this workshop and includes entry to the museum all day. For participants under the age of 14, we require an accompanying adult to attend the workshop alongside them. Accompanying adult tickets can be purchased for the normal museum entry price of £12 and include admission to the museum all day.

Date: Thursday 28th August 2025
Time: 2 pm - 4.30pm

This workshop will start at 2 pm promptly, so please arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Although the event booking is for a specific time, entry to the Centre is permitted all day. The Centre is open from 10am.

Snacks will be available from our Pac-Lunch Shop. There's plenty of seating for parents :)

Spaces for these exciting hands-on events are limited, so booking is required to ensure your place.

Payment is taken by PayPal immediately. Please print a copy of the receipt that is displayed at the end of the payment process and bring it with you as your e-ticket.

Cancellations: We are unable to provide refunds for cancellations in the 14 days prior to the workshop. This is because we will have purchased the kits. However, you are still welcome to collect your kit from the museum during our normal opening hours.