Once the lessons of Electricity and Electronics are encountered so the students thirst for manipulating that knowledge in a practical way. Control!

To support teachers efforts, be they at Early Learning Institutions, Primary, Intermediate or Secondary schools, W.L.T. have sourced, evaluated and researched a number of solutions for Control including Sense.

On the following pages you will be introduced to a number of useful devices with appropriate curriculum support material ensuring a complete learning approach to Sense and Control at any level of introduction.

Control Box Code: #ED102   225.00 Control box allows students to bring their creations alive with full control over robotic like actions. Schools can use their existing models, sensors, motors and switches. It is compatible with INVENTA, Tronix, Capsela, K'nex and some Lego packs. It allows pupils to design their own robots and animate them with lamps, motors and L.E.D.s. Using a variety of sensors, Roamer also responds to changes in its environment sensing sound, temperature, magnetic fields, moisture, light and touch. The control box has four controllable motor, solenoid or light outputs, two stepper motor controls + or -, one sensor port, one digital counter port. Pack includes a comprehensive instruction and activities booklet. An added benefit is the Stepper Motor controller. This makes the Roamer the most cost effective classroom solution when using stepper motors for control applications.

Motor Pack Code: #ED119   135.00 This pack helps the pupil gain experience of motor applications. It provides additional flexibility in the development of Roamer characters and controllable robotic models for use with the Valiant Control Console or SenSci. Not only will a Roamer character be able to move around the floor, but also use movement as an intrinsic part of the design, eg a helicopter with rotors that whirl or possibly tilt and change pitch. Comes with Stepper motor, 2 DC motors, 2 mounting brackets, 1 clip bracket, 24 screws-nuts-washers, 1 nylon spacer and 5 sticky pads.
Sensor Pack Code: #ED117   135.00 Sensors bring Robots to life. Without them a robot is deaf, blind and unable to respond to its environment. When a robot has sensors it can be programmed to react to touch, light, sound and heat. The Valiant Sensor Pack introduces students to the ideas and technology involved in this exciting area of robotics. Sensors also increase the scope for characterising the Roamer. A Roamer moth fitted with a light sensor can be programmed to search out a light. A Roamer dog on the end of a push button "lead" can be programmed to go "walkies". Sensors present problems and situations which challenge and extend programming, mathematical and technological skills. They also open the door to a world where robots respond to what happens around them. An important aspect that introduces variables and responses to solutions. The pack contains a selection of touch, light, sound sensors, mounting cups and ideas booklet. Requires Control Box. Note: these sensors can also be used on SenSci and Control Console.
Light Pack Code: #ED117   135.00 With the Roamer Light Pack students may explore special lighting effects, illumination and communication. They then incorporate these ideas into their robot designs. Fire engines can have flashing lights and cars can have headlights and flashing indicator lights. The Light Pack increases the power and potential of the Roamer. It also develops the children's technical and programming ability in a creative and enjoyable way. Pack includes ideas booklet, 2 of each red - green - amber - yellow L.E.D.s, Flasher box, 2 lamps and 6 mounting cups. Requires Control Box.

Control without needing to tie up an expensive computer. Uses same programming language as Roamer.

Control Console Code: #ED135   799.00 8 (6v) outputs, 8 inputs, 2 stepper drives and 2 encoders. Contains: Control Console, Mains operated Power Supply, Activity Book and User Guide.

Meet the Technology and Science areas of programmable sense and control without the need to use a computer! This powerful, self-contained unit provides control at a fraction of the cost of computer control systems. Its portability eases classroom management problems; students can build models where they want rather than where the computer dictates. Works with INVENTA, Tronix and almost any low voltage (3 - 7.5vdc) electric or electronic models, components and devices.
Using the same Logo-based programming language as the Roamer, the Control Console can power simple mechanisms or those that demand far more complex programming procedures, thereby making it suitable for pupils of all ages and abilities. If required, complex programs can be down loaded to computer for viewing, merging, saving and retrieving. (requires #ED1645 computer cable and software).

"We have been asked to develop an adaptor for SenSci that will allow less able pupils to use the system and provide a means to use existing connectors. We are doing this at the moment. If you are interested please e-mail for details."
Dave Catlin, Managing Director.

SenSci Control Box 229.00 SenSci Control Box for Acorn Code: #311 SenSci Control Box for IBM Code: #310 Control Box with four outputs and four inputs, Software and User Guide. Power Pack 4.5 - 9 volt 0.5 amp Code: #280   49.00

The new system from Valiant Technology that combines innovative design based on sound practical use with a price that defies belief!

Using a computer with SenSci software, the student designs the programme to suit the model on hand e.g. a lighthouse or buggy. (see screen shot below). When the programme is complete, SenSci is connected via the serial port then the computer programme initiated. If you need more outputs or inputs simply piggy back link two together. As it arrives, SenSci supports four inputs, four outputs and ports for connecting DC power supply (either 6v or 9v power packs or Tronix battery packs), input and tandem output ports. Also supplied is the computer software, interface cable and support documentation.