What you'll learn

Controlling mBot with mBlock app
Programming mBot with mBlock and mBlocky programming language
Controlling mBot with built-in programs
Using mBot extra sensors

Course content

4 sections • 24 lectures • 1h 22m total length

Introduction2:00
The course is divided into four parts - we start by assembling Mbot and controlling it with the remote and Mbot apps.

After this we will solve challenges and educational games in the Mbot app, which teach the principles of programming Mbot.
After this programming tasks await us, either in the mBlockly app, or mBlock, if you have an android device.
We will finish by coming up with game ideas and exploring Mbot extra construction sets and sensors.

In every video you will also find a slide called "challenge". That means you will have to solve the challenge on the screen by yourself.
Building mBot3:32
In this video we will learn, which parts mBot consists of, how to assemble it and aswell as that we will also test mBot's built-in programs.
Controlling mBot with the remote control1:56
In this video we will find out, how to control mBot with its remote control. In the last video we got mBot ready to play - now let's take a look, how accurately can you control mBot with its remote control.
Controlling mBot with the MakeBlock app2:50
In this video we will learn, how to use the MakeBlock app to change mBot's moving speed, draw tracks by yourself and even play music!

The sequencing game3:57
In this video we will learn, how to sequence, delete and insert programming blocks in the mBlock app. In the last episode we played with the robot - now let's start programming it.
The speed game3:10
In this video we are going to find out how to change the movement speed of mBot.
The repeat game4:07
In this video we're going to find out how to make mBot repeat his actions and how to change the colour of both lamps.
The stop game4:17
In this video we'll find out how to leave mBot's motors on and how to then stop them, aswell as that we'll also learn to change the notes and their durabilities.
The wait game5:53
In this video we will learn, how to make mBot wait. In the last episode we found out, how to make mBot continuously move and also stop.
The judgment game4:09
In this video we're going to learn, how to make mBot decide what to do in the case of conditions changing.
The conditions game4:19
In this video we will find out, that mBot understands, when it's lifted up, and that you can use multiple conditions at once.
The comparing game4:49
In this video we will find out, how good is MBot in comparing.
The light game4:04
In this video we will find out that mBot can realize, how light or dark it is in the room.
The value game3:40
In this video we will find out how to use sensor values and numbers in different operations.
Creating a program on your own2:57
In this video we will find out how to make a program for mBot by ourselves.

The begin section. Program: make mBot move2:27
In this video we will find out how to start programming with the mBlockly app.
The move section. Program: move and turn2:17
In this video we will find out how to control mBot's movement.
The display section. Program: sing and shine1:47
In this video we will find out how to control mBot's lamps and do music.
The event section. Program: move the tablet2:19
In this video we will find out, how to turn on programs by moving the tablet.
The detect section. Program: watch out!2:30
In this video we will find out, how MBot can sense obstacles and light.
The math section. Program: help, thief!3:20
In this video we will find out how to make the robot smarter with calculations.
The control section. Program: caution, wall!2:14
In this video we will find out how to give MBot different control commands.

Requirements

mBot robot
Tablet
Internet connection
Free floor space, at least 1,5*1,5 m2

Description

Welcome to the course mBot for Beginners!

mBot is a constructor robot with a friendly and technological appearance.
It's a good playmate for somebody in kindergarten, but can also be a fun programming challenge for a student or a grown up.

mBot can drive around like a car, avoid obstacles, follow a line, flash colourful LEDs, play music using an octave of notes and understand when it's lifted up. mBot is in parts in its box, which means that you can put it together from its 40 pieces yourself using the guide.

If you haven't programmed before, don't worry - with mBot's play and programming apps you will become a skillful programmer and robot driver very quickly.

The course is divided into four parts - we start with constructing the robot and controlling it using the remote and the app. After this, we will play educational games in the app, which teach mBot programming principles.
After this programming tasks await us.
We will finish with game ideas, mBot extra construction sets and introducing extra sensors.

See you at the course!

Who this course is for:

Beginners of all ages without previous robotics experience
Robotics enthusiast without previous experience with mBot

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Course content

I Beginning4 lectures • 10min

II mBlock games11 lectures • 45min

III Programming using the mBlockly app7 lectures • 17min

IV mBot extra construction sets, extra sensors and some game ideas2 lectures • 9min

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