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- Page 1 Getting started with Edison Guide to setting up for success The Getting Started with Edison Guide by Microbric Pty Ltd is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Teaching the programming languages ..............14 Troubleshooting ....................... 15 Where to start ....................... 15 Line tracking ......................15 Obstacle detection ....................15 Where to get help ....................16 Looking for more ideas? ................... 16 Checklist: setting up for success with your Edison robot .......... 17... -
Page 3: Welcome
Welcome! You are now the proud owner of an Edison robot. Edison is the perfect tool to help teach you about electronics, programming and robotics in a fun and engaging way. This guide will help you to get the most out of Edison, including all of the robot’s built-in sensors, outputs and motors. -
Page 4: Get Your Programming Devices Ready
3. To turn Edison on, flip the robot over. Slide the power switch to the ‘on’ position, as shown in the picture. This will turn Edison on, and the red LED lights will start flashing. Please note: While Edison will turn... -
Page 5: Setting Up Mac Computers
Chrome for best results. Setting up Mac computers Step 1: check the volume Some Macs experience audio clipping errors when attempting to program Edison. If you experience these issues, please try dropping your volume from 100% to between 50% and 90% instead. - Page 6 volume of approximately 75% of the device max volume when an audio device is detected. To correct this, go into the device’s settings and disable the hard lock, to enable the device to emit true full volume, even with an audio device plugged in. Step 2: check your browser Ensure you have a compatible web browser installed.
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Page 7: Meet Edison
The top of Edison is transparent so you can see the electronics inside. Edison’s sensors, buttons and switches To use Edison, you’re going to need to know where all of Edison’s sensors are located and become familiar with the robot’s three buttons. Buzzer/clap detector... -
Page 8: Connecting Edison To A Computer Or Tablet
Location of Edison’s power switch, skid, and line tracking sensor. Connecting Edison to a computer or tablet You also need to know how to connect Edison to a computer or tablet using the EdComm cable to be able to download programs. -
Page 9: Programming Edison
Edison can be programmed using pre-set barcodes and via a range of programming languages through our free web apps. Edison will let you know if you have successfully programmed the robot or not by playing one of two sets of sounds. -
Page 10: Barcodes
Edison’s driving behaviour to stay within a black border. • Sumo wrestle – Activate this barcode in two or more Edison’s, and put them into a black border. Watch them wrestle it out by detecting each other and charging forward at full speed! •... -
Page 11: Edblocks
EdBlocks EdBlocks is a fully graphical robot programming language that is super easy to use. A drag-and-drop block-based system, EdBlocks is intuitive and fun, even for younger users. Perfect for introducing anyone to programming, EdBlocks requires no prior coding knowledge to get started. EdBlocks Resources •... -
Page 12: Edware
EdWare EdWare is a hybrid graphical robot programming language. EdWare combines the ease of drag-and-drop graphical icons with increased functionality from text-based entry. The result is a robot programming language that is easy to learn and offers a robust next-step in coding education. EdWare Resources •... -
Page 13: Edpy
EdPy makes text-based programming fun by letting students see their code come to life in their Edison robot. With EdPy, students are learning the core of a real programming language and can take their exploration of robotics and coding to a more advanced level. -
Page 14: Teaching With Edison
Edison is a complete STEM teaching resource for coding and robotics education which grows with students. Children as young as four years old can begin to explore STEM using Edison’s pre- set barcodes and remote-control operation of Edison. Older children can expand their coding and robotics knowledge as they work through the progressive coding languages available for the Edison robot. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
• Only use non-glossy paper and, if laminating the paper, only use a matte- finish laminate. • Edison will be best able to follow a line if that line is a very dark colour (such as black), approximately 1.5cm (0.6 inches) wide and located on a white background. -
Page 16: Where To Get Help
• Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/meetedison/boards/ • Forum: https://meetedison.com/forum/ We also feature some of our team’s top picks of the latest Edison creations from around the globe in our newsletter. Be sure to sign up: https://meetedison.com/keep- up-with-edison/ Have something that you want to share? Tag us or send us an email at –... -
Page 17: Checklist: Setting Up For Success With Your Edison Robot
Checklist: setting up for success with your Edison robot These critical steps and quick references will help you to set up your Edison robot for success each and every time! Edison basics Batteries: Use fresh, full batteries. Only use regular disposable alkaline batteries or nickel metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.