Digital Solutions

Digital Solutions

1. Algorithms

   • Psuedocode
   • Constructs
     • Conditional
       • IF
       • THEN
       • ELSE
     • Linear Sequence
       • Goes from one term to the next by always adding (or subtracting) the same value
     • Assignment
       • SET name to...
     • Selection
       • Making a decision
     • Iteration
       • A single action that can be performed by a computer processor over and over again
         • Loops
           • FOR
           • WHILE
     • Modularisation
       • A technique that simplifies complex software development by breaking it down into smaller, manageable pieces called modules

2. Spike Prime Modules

   • Movement Motor
     • A type of device that controls movement of it's product, the robot
       • Set speed
       • Move forward or back
   • Touch Sensor
     • A type of device that captures and records physical touch or embrace on a device and/or object
       • Pressed/Hard Pressed
       • Pressure in %
   • Colour Sensor
     • A device that detects and identifies the colour of an object by analysing the reflected light
       • Is colour (insert colour)?
       • Is reflection <...%?
   • Distance Sensor
     • A device that can measure the distance or presence of target objects by sending a pulsed ultrasound wave at the object and then measuring the time for the sound echo to return
       • Closer, exactly & farther than %
       • Distance in %
   • Sound
     • Set Volume
     • Set Pitch
     • Play Sound
     • Play Beep for __ seconds
   • Light
     • Set Orientation
     • Set design for __ seconds
     • Set pixel design

3. Resources

   • Qlearn
     • PowerPoints
     • Videos
     • Example Modules
   • Teacher
   • Task Sheet
   • W3schools
   • Lego Spike Prime Website
   • Limitations
     • Time Frame
       • 4 weeks
     • Inability to modify robot
     • Inability to modify route
     • Limited code options

4. Criterias

   • Prescribed Criteria
     • Follow a safe path to the exit.
     • Use sensor to identify any dangers or obstacles.
     • Use sensor(s) to avoid or manoeuvre any dangers or obstacles.
     • Complete a room-specific challenge.
       • Rockfall
         • Distance sensor to increase speed when detects obstacle to use speed to push obstacle out the way. Touch sensor can push obstacle out the way. Colour sensor to follow black line. Use colour sensor to stop on red and start on green.
       • Poison Ivy
         • Distance sensor can be used to avoid obstruction. Colour sensor to follow black line. Use colour sensor to stop on red and start on green.
   • Rules
     • You do not need to move around the whole room, you just need to demonstrate the Prescribed Criteria.
     • Your robot escapes the room by reaching the exit.
     • You cannot physically modify or manoeuvre the robot.