MBOT 2 on IPAD

#1

I recently ordered the mBot2 for my students. They downloaded the app, but I am finding it very difficult to plan lessons. This site has many helpful manuals, but there are so many versions it is very difficult to navigate. We connect to cyber Pi. I have the basics down-audio, lights, moving, turning, but that was covered in 2 lessons for 6th graders. Next I want to use the line follower and color sensor, but I have no idea how to use it. Through my google searches I can only find manuals for other versions. Does anyone have any easy suggestions for how to navigate any of these goals or a basic manual to help???

#2

Where are the mBlock resources you are using, and what version of the app do the students have?

#3

The kids are using newer Ipads and mBlock- Learn Coding Version 2.1.7

#4

And your recources?

#5

Well…I was basically given the box. I used the QR code for the help manual, and search the web and watch many videos. Problem is there are so many under Make block. I need CYber Pi. The manual is not user friendly. What would be the most helpful would be sample programs. One on the cyber manual shows obstacle avoidance, but I really want to work on line follow with the black “figure 8” paper provided and also use the color sensors.

#6

Hmm… Instead of using the app, I’d use the IDE online:
https://ide.mblock.cc/
It is more well documented, and I could give you some example programs.

#7

I am a retired teacher and you might my first book useful. It’s a free download from Makeblock Education at:

https://education.makeblock.com/resources/res-mbot/56549/

It is actually based on mBot 1,1 nor mBot 2 but it should clarify many things for you and many of the basic principles it contains should be transferable to your mBot classes.

#8

Thanks for the feedback. Do you have 2 sample programs?

  1. to have the mbot 2 (cyber pi) follow the line on the paper figure 8 that is provided with the robot
  2. How to react to the colors on that line
    That would be great if you have it. Even a screenshot would be awesome.
#9

Hi Meghan

Sorry, I don’t yet have a CyberPi or mBot 2 - but you may find this page from my ‘Ultimate 2’ book useful:

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Lindsay

#10

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