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Summary of Contents for Birdbrain FINCH ROBOT 2.0
- Page 1 ROBOT 2.0...
- Page 3 A Letter From Our Team..........Quick Start/Battery............. Inputs/Outputs..............Program/Activities............10-11 Resources/Follow............ BirdBrain Technologies LLC 7501 Penn Ave., Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Phone: 888-371-6161 | Fax: 412-283-9134 www.birdbraintechnologies.com E-mail: info@birdbraintechnologies.com Finch Robot, user manual, and packaging made in China. This product is manufactured under license from Carnegie Mellon University.
- Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The Finch Robot 2.0 is an educational robot intended for use by anyone 5 years of age and older. • Adult supervision recommended when used by children 13 and younger. • Always turn off the Finch when you are done using it. Do not leave the robot powered and unattended.
- Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 6 We’re thrilled to bring you this tool for computer science learning and engagement, and cannot wait to see what you and your students learn with the Finch Robot! Sincerely, The BirdBrain Team...
- Page 7 QUICK START GUIDE Go to birdbraintechnologies.com, and click GET STARTED Click on “Finch Robot 2.0,” choose your programming device, and choose your desired programming language. Click “Program” to find step-by-step setup and programming tutorials. Explore our Program, Activities, and Resources pages to find activities and...
- Page 8 BATTERY The Finch contains a rechargeable battery with a 7+ hour battery life. The battery will fully charge from a completely empty state in 7 hours. To charge your battery: Plug the USB cable into the battery charging port located in the rear of the robot. The Finch will charge from any USB port.
- Page 9 OUTPUTS Buzzer Wheels Marker Holder Beak LED Plastic Brick Adapter Tail LEDs LED Array...
- Page 10 INPUTS Wheel Encoders Compass Line Tracking Sensors Accelerometer Distance Sensor Buttons Light Sensors...
- Page 11 PROGRAM With the Finch, you will write computer programs to control the inputs and outputs of your robot. We support a range of programming languages, including icon-, block-, and text-based options. FINCHBLOX SNAP! PYTHON MAKECODE For more details and getting started tutorials, go to...
- Page 12 ACTIVITIES We have dozens of assignments to challenge you and your students. Program the Finch to dance, draw shapes, follow a line, create a Simon Says game, and much more! FINCH DANCE PARTY GEOMETRIC LINE FOLLOWING SHAPES FINCH For more activities, visit... birdbraintechnologies.com/portal »...
- Page 13 RESOURCES We want to make sure you have the tools you need to get started in your classroom. Our Resources page has free printable tools to integrate the Finch into your curriculum. BLOCK GLOSSARY DESCRIPTIONS READING LIST For other printable instructional resources, visit... birdbraintechnologies.com/finch2/resources »...
- Page 14 FOLLOW Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter for more robot inspiration! @birdbraintech For more curriculum ideas and creative inspiration please sign up for our mailing list here: https://birdbraintechnologies.com/mailing-list-sign-up » SCAN SHOP To add more Finches to your flock and check out the Hummingbird Robotics Kit visit...
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