On Ramp to Robotics Unit 2 (Sensing): Mars Mineral Challenge for the TI-84 Plus CE
In On-Ramp to Robotics Unit 2 – Sensing students will learn about the relationships between inputs (sensing) and outputs (motors, LED's, sounds) by utilizing the built-in sensors on the hub and rover.
Publisher: Texas Instruments Inc.
Author: Texas Instruments Inc.
Topic: Informatik , MINT
Tags
Search the surface of Mars for mineral deposits.
Students explore the fundamentals of using sensors to control a robotic vehicle.
Sensing distance, color and light intensity
Measurement and units
Angles and the Unit Circle
Feedback and control
Coding concepts:
Loops
Conditional Statements
Variables
Motion Commands
Skill Builder 1: Brightness Sensor
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Skill Builder 2: Distance Ranger
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Skill Builder 3: Color Sensor/Mars Mineral Challenge
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Print Mars Map and Grid
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Learn to do the project yourself
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Setting up
Update your TI-84 Plus CE, TI SmartView CE emulator software and TI-Innovator sketch link
Download a tutorial on using the TI Connect CE software for program editing and transferring files to and from your calculator PDF link
Download a step-by-step guide to updating your TI-Innovator Hub and Rover PDF link
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