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BlueBots and BeeBots
BlueBots and BeeBots
At MPPS we have a set of 6 rechargeable BlueBots robots kept in their docking station on the white shelves in the ICT room + 4 older (battery operated) yellow BeeBots kept nearby (please check the batteries before use).
BlueBots and Beebots
Bee-Bots are small, programmable robots specially designed for children. Program each bee-bot to follow instructions; move forwards and backwards, turn left and right and 90 degrees. Use bee-bots to teach sequencing, estimation, direction and to solve problems. Specially designed mats allow a variety of challenges suited to the areas of mathematics and literacy: shapes, numbers, farms, pirate maps, shopping street, etc.
Using all 10 (6 blue + 4 yellow) allows for students to work in groups of 2 or 3.
Use the buttons to program BlueBot or BeeBot. BlueBot can also be paired with an iPad or computer to control Blue-Bot remotely.
Using BeeBot with maps.mp4Lesson plan: St 1: Using Bee-Bots with Maps
Lesson plan: ES1: Push and Pull with Bee-Bots
Dash and Dot
Dash and Dot
At MPPS we have 8 Dash and 6 Dot robots + a ball launcher, bull dozers, etc.
We also have 2 dash robots with xylophones permanently attached. They cannot drive as they both have broken wheel mechanisms.
All school iPads have the apps added ready for use. iPads connect to robots via Bluetooth.
Good website: https://www.robotman.com.au/dash1.html
Connecting Dash & Dot to iPads: All robots have a name and students must only connect to their allocated robot. It is possible to connect more than one Dash or Dot to one iPad, which can cause problems. If a student cannot connect to their allocated robot it is most likely that someone else has already accidentally connected to their robot. Quick check of other ipads, disconnect, and it will be ready to go. If using for more than one lesson, keep a record of which iPads & robots students use.
Go app. 5 Years +
Remote control app teaches navigation and direction.Go shows you the basic controls on Dash & Dot. This app is a portal to online content and activities.
Path app. Age 5+ (Years K - 3)
A line following app that helps get a sense of measurement (1 unit = 1 dash) and comes with fun challenges.Path introduces children to sequences, events, and sensors through its simple draw, drag, and drop interface.
Xylo app. Age 5 +
Use the xylophone attachment - students can compose any song that uses 7 notes. Xylo introduces children to programming through music and play.
Blockly app. 8+ (Years 3 - 6)
A visual programming tool that introduces fundamental programming concepts including:• Algorithm Design• Command Sequences and Control Flow• Conditionals• Loops• Sensors and Events.
Wonder app
(Years 3-6)
Dash’s Neighborhood, a new, web-based robot simulator that puts coding and robotics on screen and connects via a classroom. Expensive, but has free 1 month trial.
Useful websites:
Charging Dash and Dot:
Dash has a battery life of 90 minutes of continuous use. Dot has a battery life of several hours. When the battery is down to 10%, your app will notify you and the robot's power button will begin to glow.Charging Dash and Dot:
Learn what each of the 5 Apps are and what can be found on Dash and Dot...
Video Tutorial #2: App Overview
Video Tutorial #3: Care & Maintenance
Video Tutorial #4: Robot Guts
Video Tutorial #5: Classroom Setup
Think, Make, Innovate:
Card games with Dash.Wonder League (Dash) Competition
Team X-Plode won 1st place in Wonder League 2017 Robotics Competition in 6-8 age group.
Dash and Dot appsDash bulldozer.pdfBlockly profiles will allow you to create separate workspaces for each user’s projects. Your kids can create an individual profile by choosing a username and then customizing it by picking from one of 20 different avatars and seven background colors. Plus, users can then track their progress through the 13 in-app Blockly puzzles.
Above video STEM T4L includes:
- how the Puzzles are structured, offering opportunities for scaffolded, independent exploration of the technology.
- using profiles to manage student work
- how students can get a share code to share their projects
Spike Prime robots
Spike Prime robots
At MPPS have a class set of 10 Spike Prime robots + 1 extra Spike prime set. They are stored in the white shelves in the front of the ICT room. We also have 1 Spike essential kit.
EV3 robots
EV3 robots
Recommended for Stage 3, although also possible for Stage 2 using new EV3 Classroom programming. Please check with Pam first as they may be in use for Robotics competitions.
Lego Mindstorm Education EV3 for teachers - organised into self-paced courses from complete beginner to classroom ready.
https://ev3lessons.com/ is an excellent website providing programming lessons for beginners through to advanced and a range of robot designs:
EV3 programming software:
EV3 programming software:
Students can download software from the MIcrosoft Store or from:
EV3 can also be programmed using MakeCode (similar to Micro:bit):
Tips to building sturdy structures with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics kit:
https://ev3lessons.com/en/Resources/WheelConverter/
STEMShare lesson idea for EV3 - "Let's Dance": https://schoolsnsw.sharepoint.com/sites/5FVPUYBS/PC1/SitePages/Lets-Dance-Home.aspx
Let's Dance includes Challenge 1 - Move Me: Around a Square .Programming using EV3 software:
Or MakeCode software:
Challenge 2 - Maze Runner - Programming a solution to a maze
Challenge 3 - I Can Shake IT.
Main Challenge - Your robotic dance.Let's Dance - Lessons outline.pdfEV3_ Move Me.pdfLet's Dance Around We Go! Handout 2.pdfLets Dance Challenge Cards.pdfLet's Dance Around We Go! Handout.pdfOzobot robots
Ozobot robots
We have 4 Ozobots kept in ICT room shelves in an Ozobot box + coloured textas
Ozobot lessons from Adelaide Uni's CSER Digital Technologies Education:
Ozobot Classroom only works with EVO, not OzoBit.
Bit users, can still create an Ozobot Classroom account to access unplugged training and to browse, save, and create lessons.
A young student explains how to program Ozobots:
Begin by learning Ozobot’s simple colour language as you draw mazes, paths, intersections and create entire worlds to explore puzzling playgrounds, fast tracks and intricate labyrinths.Then advance to the visual block-based editor OzoBlockly on iPad or computer.
Can be done online with, or without, OzoBots as can be run in a simulator, then loaded to the Ozobot.Beginner: Shape Tracer 1More Advanced: Shape Tracer 2
Great ideas fro the Ozobot lesson library:
Great ideas fro the Ozobot lesson library:
Charge Ozobots by plugging into any USB port with a micro USB cable. A full charge takes 60 min. and supports approximately 60 min. of playtime.
T4L FUTUREtech: What are Ozobots?
UBTECH Jimu robots
UBTECH Jimu robots
Each can be programmed with Blockly based Jimu app on iPads. They each have programmed actions or can be programmed using the Jimu app.
MeeBot
MeeBot
https://ubtrobot.com/products/meebot-kit?_pos=1&_sid=be15624a5&_ss=r&ls=en
Younger students can enjoy watching the MeeBot robot come to life by selecting one of the pre-programmed actions, like “crazy dance”.
Can also learn to code the MeeBot using Blockley or Apple’s Swift Playgrounds.
TrackBot
https://ubtrobot.com/products/trackbot-kit?ls=enTrackBot
This kit includes everything you need to builder either GrabberBot or DiggerBot.
Rechargable.
TruckBot
https://www.ubtrobot.com/products/truckbot-kit?ls=enTruckBot
This kit includes everything you need to build either the DozerBot or GravelBot. The TruckBot. It also includes a powerful ultrasonic sensor to measure distances up to 400cm and avoid obstacles in its path. Program the robot to lift, move, unload, and more using Blockly coding.
Uses 4 AA battery cells.
Explorer Kit
https://ubtrobot.com/products/explorer-kit?ls=enExplorer Kit
Everything needed to build one of five different creations. Program the robot to walk, prowl, move, play, and more using Blockly coding.
Rechargable.Note: Building any of these robots will only suit a handful of students who are very good at following instructions. For this reason, most a left as pre-built models.
Some useful websites to teach robotics
Some useful websites to teach robotics
This video segment defines a robot, explains the 3 parts of a robot, and informs us of some of the many different ways they are used.
Cozmo
Cozmo
We have one Cozmo robot, but cubes are broken so do not connect and be used for games. Cubes can be stacked, etc by Cosmo.
RCX robots
RCX robots
We have a whole class set of RCX robots - ask Pam if you are interested in using.
Pros:
Kids love building them as uses traditional lego technic bricks.
Useful for teaching engineering concepts and can be integrated with maths and science (STEM)
Comes with 3 inbuilt programs, so can be using these programs.
Cons:
Take 6 AAA batteries.
For many years, the common wisdom was that the USB infrared tower was not supported on 64-bit versions of windows, the reason being that LEGO never wrote a 64-bit driver for the USB tower. Recently, however, a 64-bit compatible USB tower driver 5 has become available: http://www.legoengineering.com/rcx-usb-tower-support/
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