Use the GO app to play with Dash's lights and features.
He has programmable buttons on his "head," sensors, 12 lights, speaker, 3 microphones, accelerometer, gyroscope, and 6 accessory connection points.
Accessory connections allow you to build LEGOs onto him with building brick connectors.
Add a Tow Hook to hang Dash (or Dot!) on a doorknob, backpack,etc.
There is also Bulldozer Bar, Smartphone Mount, Bunny Ears, and even a Xylophone!
Dot
Dot is the lesser interactive robot of the two, but it still teaches important lessons and can be used with Dash.
Dot is not mobile like Dash. This means she can't roll around on the floor.
You can code Dot to make various sounds and have different light patterns.
You can use her to program Dash to do various chores.
She has a programmable button on the top of her, sensors, speaker and microphone, lights on her "eye" and "ears," a gyroscope and accelerometer.
All of these can be played with using the GO app. This is an extremely basic app that even the youngest students can use.
Dash & Dot Apps
Path App
Path is a great app to begin with when just starting Dash.
Path offers the following coding concepts:
Algorithm Design
Command Sequences
Control Flow
Sensors & Events
Problem Solving
Go App
Go is a great app to use after Path. It allows students to use the robot like a remote control vehicle. Try some challenges or races!
Blockly App
Geared for students 7+.
Various coding commands are listed in indvidual 'blocks" which students can drag and attach to each other to casue DAsh to do various commands. Just drag and drop!