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Programming and Coding: Setting up Flowol 4

Flowol 4:

Make sure to install VEXos Utility on PC’s

https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/resources/vexos

Kodu

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=10056

Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/

Welcome and Information

Welcome to EDCP470-471.

Today we will go over the syllabus, class schedule, assignments, review some common robotics platforms, and commence a hands-on introduction to VEX iQ.

Readings and To Do:

Read/download VEX iQ Build Manual (click here)

Download Flowol 4 (sign up here for a educator copy)

Build a basic 4 wheel VEX iQ platform based on the instructions provided in class.

Schedule of Lessons

Wednesday August 3

  • AM Joel/Nikita
  • AM Warren/Val
  • PM Sheldon/Bruce
  • Revisions // Sharing // Feedback

Thursday August 4

  • AM Brett/Jeremy
  • AM Saul/Charles
  • PM Mike/Steve
  • Revisions // Sharing // Feedback

Monday August 8

  • AM Max/Malindi
  • AM Tim/Jemma
  • PM Chris/Calvin
  • Revisions // Sharing // Feedback

Tuesday August 9

  • AM Michael/Marissa
  • AM Mike/Shelby
  • PM Chris/Janine
  • Revisions // Sharing // Feedback

Wednesday August 10

  • AM Calvin/Ken
  • AM Tyler/Mac
  • Revisions // Sharing // Feedback

Thursday August 11

  • Sharing and final submission.

Tobias, Ben, and Kris

Add/post your feedback and comments for the demining challenge in here!