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Your EdVenture into Robotics
You're a Controller
Barcode - Clap controlled driving
meetedison.com

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  • Page 1 Your EdVenture into Robotics You’re a Controller Barcode - Clap controlled driving meetedison.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .................... 3 Getting started ..................4 EdVenture 1 – Clap controlled driving ............ 6 EdVenture 2 – Avoid obstacles .............. 7 EdVenture 3 – Follow torch ..............8 EdVenture 4 – Line tracking ..............9 EdVenture 5 – Bounce in borders ............11 EdVenture 6 –...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Edison is your new robot buddy who will teach you about electronics, programing and robotics in a fun and engaging way. He’s equipped with all the sensors, outputs and motors needed to introduce you to the amazing world of robotics.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    If you haven’t already done so, stretch the tyres over the wheels. Ensure the batteries are the right way Turn Edison on by sliding the power switch to the on position. Edison’s red LED lights will now start flashing.
  • Page 5 Get to know Edison To use Edison you’re going to need to know where all his sensors are and what his three buttons do. Have a look at the images below. You may need to come back and have another look as we go through the EdVentures.

  • Page 6: Edventure 1 - Clap Controlled Driving

    Edison is equipped with a sound sensor and can detect loud sounds like clapping. This barcode activates Edison’s ‘Clap controlled driving’ program. The program listens for a loud sound like a clap and Edison responds by turning to his right. If you clap twice he drives forward and stops.

  • Page 7: Edventure 2 - Avoid Obstacles

    Edison emits IR from two light emitting diodes (LEDs), one on the left and one on the right. In between the two LEDs is an IR sensor. The sensor detects when IR is reflected from an obstacle.

  • Page 8: Edventure 3 - Follow Torch

    EdVenture 3 – Follow torch Edison loves light! He will drive towards the brightest light source even if it means falling off the table. Such is love! This barcode activates Edison’s light following program. The program uses Edison’s light sensors and motors to follow a torch (American English: flashlight).

  • Page 9: Edventure 4 - Line Tracking

    To track the line Edison is in a constant state of dissatisfaction. When he is off the line, he turns right to get on the line. But when he’s on the line, he turns left to get off the line. This...

  • Page 11: Edventure 5 - Bounce In Borders

    Ever heard of Dromophobia? Well, it’s a fear of crossing the street and we’re going to give a version of it to Edison! Cue evil laugh…Muwhahaha!!! This barcode activates Edison’s bounce in borders program. The program uses Edison’s line tracking sensor and motors to stop him from crossing a black line.

  • Page 12: Edventure 6 - Sumo Wrestle

    EdVenture 6 – Sumo wrestle Bring on the robot wars! This barcode activates Edison’s Sumo wrestle program. The program brings together bounce in borders to stay with in the ring and obstacle detection to hunt and find the opponent. Reading the barcode 1.

  • Page 13: Edventure 7 - Remote Control Driving

    EdVenture 7 – Remote control driving So you really want to control your Edison!? Here’s your chance and you can do it with your TV remote control. These barcodes allow Edison to learn the commands from your TV or DVD remote control.
  • Page 14 What to do Teach Edison each barcode one by one. Use buttons on your remote control that align with the action Edison will perform, such as use the up arrow (volume up) for drive forward etc. You can make changes whenever you want so play around with which buttons suit you the best.

  • Page 15: Calibrate Obstacle Detection

    3. Edison will drive forward and scan the barcode Barcode – Calibrate obstacle detection Set maximum sensitivity First scan the above barcode, then press the play (triangle) button. Edison is now in calibration mode. Remove any obstacles in front of Edison. The left sensitivity is calibrated first.

  • Page 16: What's Next

    What’s next? Now that you’ve learned all about Edison’s abilities, sensors and controls you can move on and look for EdBook 2 ‘Your EdVenture to programming him. Go to www.meetedison.com into Robotics – You’re a programmer’. In this EdBook you’ll learn how to write your own programs to get Edison to do exactly what you want! The programs are written using free software called EdWare.

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