Digital Solutions

Digital Solutions

1. code constructs

   • word blocks
     • IF statement
       • conditioning code that leads to another set of code
         • example, IF john chose an apple THEN eat it
     • FOR loop
       • looping code that repeats the set of code given
         • example, John runs around the block, LOOP TWICE
         • repeat once
         • repeat forever
     • Other Code Contructs

2. task requirements

   • prescribed criteria
     • Prescribed Criteria 1
       • Follow a safe path to the exit.
     • Prescribed Criteria 2
       • Use sensor to identify any dangers or obstacles.
     • Prescribed criteria 4
       • Use sensor(s) to avoid or manoeuvre any dangers or obstacles.
     • Prescribed Criteria 3
       • Complete a room-specific challenge.
   • Self determined criteria
     • Lights
       • display a happy face at the beginning
     • lights
       • display a sad face when an obstacle arises

3. Algorithm construct

   • iteration
     • Iteration is a repeat coding block where it repeats a piece of code a certain number of times
       • REPEAT 3 TIMES
       • REPEAT FOREVER
   • selection and condition
     • Its a code where if something happens then another set of code is preformed or if something doesnt happen then another set of code is preformed
       • IF statements
       • IF ELSE statements
   • Assignment
     • its a goal/task that the code was made to accomplish
       • the code is made to send the robot to the other side of the room to deliver note
   • sequence
     • it's a list of where the code is in a specific order
       • john picks up apple, john bites apple, john swallows apple.

4. spike prime robots

   • distance sensor
     • a sensor which measures the distance between the robot and an obstacle using ultrasonic waves.
       • measures 10cm away from rock obstacle
   • colour sensor
     • the sensor which identifies and detetcs colours. it also helps dictate the robots behavior based on the colour of the enviroment
       • detects the color bue
       • detects green
   • force sensors
     • a force sensor is a stick which is a button that allows the robot to identify walls and perform tasks by pressing the button
       • button gets pressed when it hits the wall and reverses

5. planned response

   • Poison ivy challenge
     • follow the path to the exit without touching the hedge/obstacle
       • distance sensor to sense the obstacles
       • color sensor identify the path
       • movement motors to move the robot along the path
   • Rockfall Challenge
     • Follow the path to the exit by pushing an obstacle out of the way.
       • distance sensor to sense the obstacle
       • movement motor so speed up and move through obstacle
       • colour sensor to identify the path