Understand the Electronics
The workshop introduces voltage, resistance, potentiometers, semiconductors and troubleshooting through hands-on circuit work and demonstrations.
June 14 - June 28 · Ages 10-15
Web-Controlled RC Lab Car
12 Day Workshop
Students build an ESP32-powered RC lab car, wire the electronics, and create a Wi-Fi control system that drives real hardware complete with live video streaming capabilities—then take their fully working creation home.
Workshop located at Peace Culture Foundation - Chiang Mai
What Students Will Learn
Microcontroller
How to code microcontrollers like the ESP32 to receive commands and control hardware.
Wi-Fi and Access Points
How to use microcontrollers to host a network so they can send commands via Wi-Fi to their microcontrollers.
Motor Controls
How to wire and test motors, then program speed and direction controls so the car moves, turns, stops and responds reliably.
Electrical Engineering
How to account for voltage, resistance, power through different workshop projects while learning safe wiring choices.
Power Management
How batteries, regulators, capacitors and power distribution works to keep car stable, responsive, and safe while it runs.
Circuit Diagrams
How to read and create simple circuit diagram so they can understand how each component connects before building hardware.
Coding
How to write real code that allows them to manipulate microcontrollers, while practicing logic, debugging and testing with immediate real-world feedback.
Workshop Video
Video coming soon
What Students Learn
A real engineering project from code to competition.
Build the Car
Students assemble the chassis, connect the motors, and design the layout so every component has a purpose.
Control It From a Browser
They code their microcontrollers to create a WiFi access point they can use to directly control their vehicles.
Compete and Improve
On the final day, students test their cars in a friendly competition and refine their designs based on performance.
Workshop Schedule
Two Weeks from Foundations to Race Day
The first week of the workshop is dedicated to establishing students' understanding of electrical engineering, microcontrollers, Wi-Fi and access points, and motor controls through hands-on circuitry work and demonstrations. The second week is dedicated to students designing and building the actual Web-Controlled RC Lab Car and competing against each other in a race.
Download syllabus + scheduleOutcome
Kids take home their projects
Web-Controlled RC Lab Car
Students design, build, and program their own remote-controlled lab car, which they can operate through a web interface and take home to keep experimenting.
Sparkslab Kids Student Electrical Engineering Certificate
Each student receives an official certificate recognizing their hands-on learning and newly developed engineering skills.
Models and Learning Kits
Students take home selected models and kits used during the course, allowing them to continue exploring electronics, circuits, and design concepts beyond the classroom.
Workshop Location
Peace Culture Foundation
155 Moo 10, Baan Waen, Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand