Inbuilt Programs
The Edison has a number of inbuilt programs stored in its memory which can be unlocked when you run the Edison over the special barcode sheet.
Why Use Barcodes
Advantages of using barcodes are:
Enthuses students to be able to recreate the programs they have used using the barcodes.
Great for checking that the Edison Robot is working properly.
Great for students to use the remote control ones to work on eye, hand coordination.
Resources
Links:
Barcodes and The Edison Book - fantastic way to get started without having to do any programming yourself.
Barcodes sheet. If you are using the Edison's barcodes with students, print out several copies of page 1 of this document. Don't laminate it as it badly effects the sensor reading the barcode.