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Tactile Code Reader Guide
What is the TacTile Code Reader?
The Tactile Code Reader is a great tool to use alongside Blue-Bot and Rugged Robot. This
resource takes programming off the screen or robot, and into the hands of your pupils, making
coding a more tactile and engaging experience.
The TacTile Reader allows children to create sequences by placing physical tiles in order, each
representing a different command.
How do I charge the Tactile Reader?
Before using the Tactile Reader, make sure that it has enough charge.
• Charging can take up to 10 hours, depending on how low the battery is.
• If the battery is low, the Status LED (see diagram above) will flash red.
• To charge, use the USB lead supplied to connect to any suitable USB port or charger.
• When charging, the Status LED will change to solid red.
• When fully charged, the Status LED will change to solid green.
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Summary of Contents for TTS Blue-Bot TacTile Reader
- Page 1 Tactile Code Reader Guide What is the TacTile Code Reader? The Tactile Code Reader is a great tool to use alongside Blue-Bot and Rugged Robot. This resource takes programming off the screen or robot, and into the hands of your pupils, making coding a more tactile and engaging experience.
- Page 2 How do I pair Blue-Bot or Rugged Robot to the Tactile Reader? Follow these simple steps to connect Blue-Bot or Rugged Robot to a tactile code reader: 1. On the underneath of the Tactile Code Reader (see picture below) is the ‘Power’ and ‘Sound’...
- Page 3 Please note: If pairing is lost for any reason, the Blue LED on the Tactile Reader and the Blue LEDs on the Blue-Bot will switch off. This is also the same for Rugged Robot. Top Tip. If pairing multiple Blue-Bots or Rugged Robots with Tactile Readers in a shared spare, follow a systematic approach to avoid confusion, such as: •...
- Page 4 These tiles will enable the user to program Blue-Bot/Rugged Robot to perform the following commands: Turn right 45 degrees Turn left 45 degrees Perform a set number of repeats, as shown on the tile (e.g. 3 times, 8 times etc) Open repeat brackets Close repeat brackets Pause multiple times...
- Page 5 Using the Tiles in the Horizontal (Landscape) Position: Ensure the ‘tts’ symbols on the tiles are aligned (as shown above), to ensure the correct orientation. This is especially important for the direction tiles, so the user knows which direction they are inputting.
- Page 6 ‘Send’ Button 3. Observe: The LED light next to each tile will light up when the command on the tile is being performed. How do I debug using the Tactile Reader? To debug, follow these simple steps: • SWAP the Tiles: Rearrange, add, or remove tiles in the desired order. •...
- Page 7 Things to note: • When daisy-chaining Tactile Readers, everything operates from the Tactile Reader on the rightmost side. The buttons on the other Tactile Readers will be inactive. • There can be gaps amongst the tiles (as shown below) on any of the Tactile Code Readers.
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