Yellow
This gives "tight" control and stops the motor exactly at the requested amount.
Brake
This gives "loose" control and lets the motor slow to a stop after turning the requested amount.
Coast
It is the software that’s inside the EV3 Brick.
Firmware
Every new version of the Firmware adds new features or ...
Fix bugs.
The _____________ send information out.
letter ports
If you want a robot to do something, you need to communicate that idea with mathematical and logical precision, or it won't quite be what you intended. (Idea)
Big Idea #1 Programming is Precise
The letter ports are:
output ports
The numeric ports are:
Input ports
The output ports are used for:
motors
The input ports are used for:
sensors
Data from sensors gives a robot information about its environment. A program uses that data to make decisions, and the robot Acts on those decisions. Data underlies the core of the entire process. (Idea)
Big Idea #2 Sensors, Programs, and Actions
You can use this port to download the firmware and the programs to your pc.
USB
This port increases the available memory for the EV3 Brick.
SD
It is a remotely-operated mobile robot that inspects and monitors industrial facilities. It is designed to carry out on-site inspections in hazardous environments, isolated facilities and other places that are difficult or dangerous for personnel to access.
Sensabot
The EV3 brick is powered by _________ or the Li-Ion EV3 rechargable DC battery.
6 AA batteries
__________ is a special type of software on EV3 that allows it to understand your programs. Every programming language uses different instructions so it makes robot understand software.
Firmware
_______ is the large brick that serves as the brain. It contains main processor that runs programs and controls other LEGO parts.
EV3
LEGO parts are connected to EV3 through _____ along the top and bottom of EV3.
Ports
_______ ports (D, C, B, A) are where EV3 send signals to parts like motors telling them to turn on and off.
Output
______ ports (1, 2, 3, 4) are where EV3 reads signals from LEGO sensors.
Input
_______________ can be something you teach with, as well as something you teach about.
Robotics
Introduction to Programming uses robots, and covers robotics content, but ultimately seeks to give students experience and access to a much broader set of skills and perspectives called __________________
Computational Thinking
To solve a difficult problem, try breaking it down into smaller problems. Then, solve the smaller problems, building up toward a solution to the big problem. (Idea)
Big Idea #4 Break Down Problems and Build Up Solutions
These skills - mathematical and logical clarity, using data, systems thinking with mental models, and problem solving - are not just for robotics. They are key to solving many problems in the world. (Idea)
Big Idea #5 Computational Thinking Applies Everywhere
To understand the way something works, construct a mental "model" of it in your head that captures the important features and rules of the system. This helps you make sense of it, and also gives you a tool to "play out" (similar) new scenarios in your head to predict what would happen. (Idea)
Big Idea #3 Make Sense of Systems