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BELGIUM, EPHEC Brussels: Design and Build of a Smartphone-Driven Kart: A Blend of Programming and Mechanics

Location:

University College Ephec, Brussels (Delta Campus), Belgium

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The goal of this week is to retrofit a pedal car to run on battery and control it thanks to your smartphone. Our main focus is to provide you with hands-on experience of building up a running web app and kart within the time frame of one week. Therefore, theoretical explanations will be kept to a minimum to let you practice, discuss and experiment as much as possible: this is your project.      

This project will provide you with a sneak peek into several key aspects of electromechanics and automation: from 3D printing your own gears to controlling your motor and servomotor thanks to Bluetooth communication.

GOALS OF THE PROJECT

Develop technical skills

  • Learn how to retrofit a vehicle and control it with your smartphone
  • Learn about servo motors, electrical motors and their controllers
  • Learn about UART and bluetooth communication (BLE)
  • Learn about microcontrollers (Arduino)
  • Learn how to create a web app to pilot your small car

Develop soft skills

  • Creativity
  • Team Work
  • Going out of your comfort zone
  • Develop your cross-cultural skills
  • Sense of community
  • International mindset

Work in an international environment

  • Work in international teams with students from different institutions over the world
  • Develop a better intercultural understanding
  • Practice your English

Have fun

The week is intended for at least second year students who master basics in Automation, Electromechanics, Mechatronics, IT, etc.
Please note that as places are limited (around 25 international students), EPHEC will deal with them on a first come, first served basis.

Registration is compulsory and first goes through Fontys ICT, preferable before December 1st. Then also through the link on the EPHEC webpage.

PRICE INCLUDES
The price of €300 includes:
- meals (breakfast, lunch and 1 supper)
- accommodation (5 nights from 1 to 6 February 2026)
- social program 
- material.

This international project is a Blended Intensive Programme of Erasmus+ Erasums+ Logo
more info
Virtual Session(s)
Date: Jan 27, 2026
Time: 16:00
Design and Build of a Smartphone-Driven Kart: A Blend of Programming and Mechanics
Start date: Feb 2, 2026
End date: Feb 7, 2026
Registration form

Note: NOT your PCN but your Student number (7 digits)

Payment order of compensation for travel costs is processed and paid out via the bank account known to Fontys.
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