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Dash Wonder Workshop
Beginner Block Coding
Blockly with Dash from Wonder Workshop
Blockly is a fun, visual coding app that allows students to program Dash the robot using drag-and-drop coding blocks. With Blockly, learners explore sequencing, loops, and events as they bring Dash to life—making it move, light up, and interact with its surroundings. The app is available as a web app in a Chrome browser or as an iOS app on iPads, making it easy to integrate coding and robotics into any classroom or learning space.
Resources:
Resources:
Learn to Code Curriculum Levels A-F (Log in with Google)
Wonder Workshop YouTube channel (check out the Dot & Dash show playlist)
How to Attach Building Brick Extensions (for Legos or Mega Bloks)
Advanced Block coding
Blockly Pro with Dash from Wonder Workshop
Blockly Pro is an advanced web-based coding app available only in Google Chrome that takes programming Dash the robot to the next level. Unlike the standard Blockly app, Blockly Pro allows for more precise control of movement and measurement—students can program Dash to move in exact centimeter distances and specific degree angles, enabling more accurate and consistent robot navigation.
With Blockly Pro, learners explore complex robotics concepts such as variables, sensors, and refined motor commands while building critical thinking and coding skills. Toggle the switch and code with writing Java Script and Python coding.
⚙️ Note: Blockly Pro is exclusive to the Chrome web app and is not available on iPads or iPhones.
Inside Blockly Pro, students have the ability to toggle between Block-based and JavaScript coding.
Click Blockly Tutorial, then tap program menu at the top right of the page for step by step guide.
DASH Tips and Troubleshooting
⚙️ Troubleshooting Tips for Dash Robot
⚙️ Troubleshooting Tips for Dash Robot
MUST DO:🤖
Turn Dash on/off by pressing the button once.
Do NOT lift Dash by the head. Lift from the base to avoid damage over time.
Use in an area with enough floor space so Dash can maneuver without crashing into obstacles.
Name and label each Dash robot. (iPads have already been labeled)
1. Dash won’t connect to the app
Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Close other apps that may already be connected to Dash.
Restart the Blockly or Wonder app.
Hold Dash’s power button for 3 seconds to turn it off, then turn it back on.
If using multiple robots, check that the robot name matches the one on your screen.
2. Dash isn’t moving or responding
Check that Dash is fully charged (solid blue light = charging complete).
Restart Dash by turning it off and on again.
Try a different USB charging cable or port if the battery light doesn’t turn on.
Make sure the program has motion blocks (move forward, turn, etc.) before pressing start.
3. Sounds or lights aren’t working
Confirm the volume is turned up on the device and in the app.
Test using a simple program with only a sound or light block.
Restart Dash if the problem continues.
4. Dash moves incorrectly (too far, spins too much, etc.)
Make sure you are using the correct app:
Blockly Pro (Chrome web app) offers more precise distance and angle control.
Blockly (iOS app) has simpler motion settings.
Place Dash on a flat, smooth surface for accurate movement.
Recalibrate the robot before each challenge if the movements seem off.
5. Charging issues
Use the original Wonder Workshop USB cable if possible.
Plug Dash into a wall charger instead of a computer USB port for faster charging.
If Dash doesn’t charge after 30 minutes, try resetting it (hold all 3 buttons for 5 seconds).
6. Firmware or connection errors
Open the Wonder or Blockly app, and check for firmware updates.
Stay within 10 feet of Dash during the update.
Do not close the app until the update finishes.
7. Adjusting the volume
You can adjust your robot's volume from a menu in your app, accessible via the following steps:
Step 1: Open any compatible app: Wonder or Blockly. (Can't adjust volume in Go, Path, or Xylo Apps). Connect your robot.
Step 2: In the top right corner, tap the picture of your robot. (It’s where the orange + was.)
Step 3: Tap the orange oval with gears in it to adjust settings.
Step 4: Adjust the volume with the - and + buttons.
8. Naming
In order to more easily identify which Dash an iPad is connecting to, it is beneficial to name them. Follow the steps below to rename Dash:
Step 1: Open your app (Blockly, Wonder, Go, Path, or Xylo)
Step 2: Connect to your robot using the plus sign (+).
Step 3: Tap the orange setting button with the gears in it.
Step 4: Now name your robot!
Screenshots Dash robot to settings.
What apps should I use with Dash?
The STEM iPads have all of the 5 Wonder Workshop apps installed: Go, Path, Xylo, Blockly, and Wonder. To learn more about these different apps, watch the above video.
LEGO Education SPIKE Essentials and Prime
Spike Robotics - Link to Coding app
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App
The LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App is an interactive coding platform that brings hands-on STEM learning to life through building and programming LEGO robots. Designed for two learning levels, SPIKE™ Essentials (ages 6+) introduces young learners to foundational coding concepts and storytelling through simple block-based programming, while SPIKE™ Prime (ages 10+) challenges older students with more complex builds, sensors, and coding logic using both block and Python coding options.
Students and teachers can access lessons, building guides, and programming tools directly in the SPIKE™ App—either as a web app at https://spike.legoeducation.com/ or as an iOS app on iPads.
Careers in Robotics: Engineer vs. Technician
In this Robotics for Kids video, students explore two exciting STEM careers—Robotics Engineer and Robotics Technician—and discover how each plays a vital role in shaping the future of technology.
Robotics Technicians use advanced tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and programming software to build, maintain, and control robots used across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and space exploration.
Robotics Engineers, on the other hand, design and create entirely new types of robots that solve real-world problems—from assisting people with disabilities to cleaning the environment or exploring outer space.
This video helps students imagine how creativity, problem-solving, and innovation come together in the world of robotics—where technology truly helps make the world a better place.
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