mechlabs is a 'build-it' to 'learn-it' education program for mechatronics. We say no textbook, no curriculum. Let's just choose a project and build it - Dan O'Mara
I jumped into this community knowing very little and seeing how everybody else learned. They learned by building it, by doing it. - Dan O'Mara
We're trying to be that alternative education for engineers, give them hands on experience, with real things. And it's been fantastically successful. - Dan O'Mara
Find a problem you're passionate to solve with a robot.
Learn the skills by building the solution with the help of an engaged community.
Turning the skills conversation on it's head, start from the problem.
Learn, leverage, or partner for whatever you need to complete the project. The process will guide your learning and prioritization.
Brilliant.
Education is ripe for innovation. Leverage the best of what's available. Virtually unlimited information online, combined with a engaged community of problem solvers who are curious, and enjoy discovery and solving complex puzzles.
Seems to be working. Team Circuit Launch will be expanding into a second location as soon as the build out is complete. Check it out.
Full Length Conversation with Andra Keay and Dan O'Mara
Get Into Robotics Hardware Collective July 2023 Circuitlaunch, Circuit Launch YouTube Channel, 2023-Aug-03
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Build it to Learn it - Dan O'Mara