NXT programming and Smart Moves

Ideal: Every pair of students has a computer and kit You will have a (working) Smartboard to teach

Mindstorms

Reality: Not so much – You do the best you can with what

you have and flexibility is key Have you kids gather around your laptop

Have the kids play with the software!!! In a guided format of course!!!

Playing with a bot within the NXT platform

The first few meetings: Group games Building with the Constructopedia Basic programming exercises like…

Basic programming exercises

Follow the lineA to B to C to D and then back home to A

*Great Math Extension: C = D * π or C = 2 r π or……

The rotational sensor can measure distance via rotations**This will help your students increase their

efficiency.

A

B C

D

Example clip

An ordering game using Mindstorm icons or not

Help, I don’t know anything!!!

Take a kit home and build the task bot Play with the software, yes play with it!! For your kids to understand Mindstorms, you

need to have a proficient understanding yourself!

Which palette is right for you? Common, custom, or

The Game Extremely precise movements You need to incorporate your Ultrasonic

and Light sensors to help guide the robotExample clip

Great software to check out

Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Academy

http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/ Most of the knowledge I have gained about

Mindstorms came mostly from playing and using the CMU Robotics Engineering software

Thanks!!!