After the user right-clicks on the "IF" box, selects the main sensor on the eBOT's head, chooses "False," and hits "Save," the next step is to click and drag a "THEN" box into the main window. The user should position the "THEN" box until it connects with the "IF" box, at which point they will hear a small beep. Then, they can proceed to drag a forward (up) arrow into the main window below the "THEN" box and position it until it beeps, indicating that the eBOT should move forward if its sensors do not see an obstacle.
Robotics Algorithm
To check that the remote to your eBOT has been set up correctly, follow
these steps.
1. Press the “On” button on both devices. Make sure both devices show a
green light.
2. If either device does not show a green light, reboot each device.
3. Open the eBOT program and navigate to the Tools menu. Hit “Connect
to remote.”
4. The green light on the remote should flash twice. If the green light
does not flash twice, wait 2 seconds then press again. If there is still a
problem, repeat Step 2.
5. Test the remote. Press the forward arrow. Your eBOT should move
forward.
6. If the eBOT does not move, wait 2 seconds, then press the forward
button again.
7. If the eBOT still does not perform the task, repeat Step 2.
Once the remote is connected, you can program the eBOT. Here is a simple
program to move eBOT forward until it meets an obstacle, such as a wall.
Open your eBOT program and select “New Program” from the menu.
1. Click and drag the “IF” box into the main window.
2. Right click the “IF” box. A diagram of your eBOT will appear.
3. Select the main sensor on your eBOT’s head. Select “False,” and
“Save.”
4. Click and drag a “THEN” box into the main window. Position it until it
connects with the “IF” box. You will hear a small beep.
5. Click and drag a forward (up) arrow into the main window, below the
“THEN” box. Position it until it beeps. This tells your eBOT to move
forward if its sensors do not see an obstacle.
6. Right-click the “IF” box again. Select the main sensor on the eBOT and
select “TRUE”, and “Save.”
7. Click and drag another “THEN” box into the main window. Position it
until it connects with the “IF” box.
8. The next step tells your eBOT what to do if it sees an obstacle. You can
tell it to:
a. turn right
b. turn left
c. turn in a random direction
d. go backwards
How will the eBOT move if it turns right every time it sees an obstacle?
How will it move if it goes backwards?
If the user right clicked on "IF," selected the main sensor, chosen "false," and hit "save." What should the do next?
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