Semester 1 Beginners Hackathon 2026
About this event
Curtin Robotics Club’s FREE Beginners Hackathon
📅 Date: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th April
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days
📍 Location: Building 215, (Engineering Pavilion), Curtin University
🎟 Tickets: Free
Keen on robotics but don’t know where to start? CRoC’s Beginners Hackathon is made just for you! Whether you’re a student, a hobbyist, or just curious, this two-day event will teach you everything you need to build your first robot.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to build and program a robot using Arduino
✅ Key electronics and wiring basics
✅ Team problem-solving and creative design
🎯 What to Expect:
🔹 Day 1: Hands-on robot-building workshop
🔹 Day 2: Competition day with university & industry judges
🥪 FREE food on Day 2!
This hackathon is FREE for all Curtin students, but spots are limited – sign up now so we can prep your robot kit and snacks!
This is a team event (up to 5 people) 🤖👥 — got a group in mind? Bring them all down! Or come solo and we’ll help you find a team!
💻 What to Bring: Your laptop, charger and Arduino IDE pre-installed.
📩 Can't make it anymore? Reach out on Discord or reply to this email letting us know!
See you there!
