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Programming
Students will program their robot to perform a variety of functions |
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Purpose |
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| Motion Gradesheet |
The gradesheet contains the instructor sign off for successfully completing each task, a maze map and instructions on how to successfully upload your code to the robot. You will be provided with a gradesheet. Move onto the next step to learn how to program in mBlock and make your robot move straight. |
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| Connecting to the mBlock Application |
You need to connect to mBlock, which is the application you will use to program your robot. |
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| Program: Motion |
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Writing Code in mBlock &
Task #1: Move Straight |
This tutorial will show you how to write basic code for your robot with the program mBlock so that your robot will move straight. |
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| Understanding How A Robot Turns. |
This tutorial will explain how the wheels need to spin in order for the robot to turn. |
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| Sign In, Title, Save & Open a New Project |
This tutorial will show you how to Sign In, Title & Save this past program and Open a New Project. This tutorial is specific to Chromebooks. |
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Motion
Task #2:Turn & Forward Motion |
Program your robot so that it:
- Waits 1 second to begin motion after the power switch has been activated.
- Turns forward right for 3 seconds.
- Stops and waits for 1 second.
- Turns forward left for 3 seconds.
- Stops and waits for 1 second.
- Drives straight for 3 seconds.
- Stop.
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Motion
Task #3: Backward Motion & Turn |
Program your robot so that it:
- Waits 1 second to begin motion after the power switch has been activated.
- Turns backward right for 3 seconds.
- Stops and waits for 1 second.
- Turns backward left for 3 seconds.
- Stops and waits for 1 second.
- Drives backward for 3 seconds.
- Stop.
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| Task #4: The Maze |
Program your robot to complete the maze. |
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| Program: Line Follower Sensor |
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| Line Sensor Gradesheet |
The gradesheet allows the instructor to "Sign Off" each time the student successfully completes a task. Also, the gradesheet will provide images of the models and hints. |
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Line Sensor Tutorial
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Program your robot so that you can test to see how it works and if your line sensor functions correctly. Students will be introduced to new Block Commands: "If/Then," "If/Then/Else," and "Forever." |
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| Program: Ultrasonic Sensor |
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| Ultrasonic Gradesheet |
The gradesheet allows the instructor to "Sign Off" each time the student successfully completes a task. Also, the gradesheet will provide images of the models and hints. |
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| Ultrasonic Tutorial |
Program the Ultrasensor on your robot so that when it detects objects at a specific task, it will follow your commands. |
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| Final Project |
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| Final Project Gradesheet |
The gradesheet allows the instructor to "Sign Off" each time the student successfully completes a task. Also, the gradesheet will provide images of the models and hints. |
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| Final Project Explanation |
Students will program their robot to drive through a small carpet city. They will use the three skills they learned above: Motion, Line Sensor & Ultrasonic Sensor. |
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