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Vorpal is integrated with the MIT Scratch programming language, which is a simple drag-and-drop system. It is used all over the world to teach programming in elementary school, middle school, and even high school.
 
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==If You Are Already Set Up==
 
==If You Are Already Set Up==
 
Go to this tinyurl to launch the Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension:
 
Go to this tinyurl to launch the Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension:
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For convenience, you may want to bookmark that address in your browser.
 
For convenience, you may want to bookmark that address in your browser.
  
 
==Blocks You can Use==
 
==Blocks You can Use==
  
Descriptions of each ScratchX block in the Vorpal Hexapod extension can be found in the article [[Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Block Reference]]
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Complete information on each block is here: [[Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Block Reference]]
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The Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension contains blocks that can:
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* Trigger any standard gamepad function
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* Read sensors connected to the hexapod
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* Move hips, knees, or groups of legs in arbitrary ways
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* Upload leg actions to gamepad buttons for use during activities
  
 
==Example Programs==
 
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* [[Scratch Example Hello World|Hello World]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Hello World|Hello World]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Dance Party|Dance Party]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Dance Party|Dance Party]]
* [[Scratch Example Dead Reckoning|Dead Reckoning]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Obstacle Avoidance|Obstacle Avoidance]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Joust Moves|Joust Moves]]
 
* [[Scratch Example Tumble|Tumble]]
 
  
 
==Logic and Flow of Control==
 
==Logic and Flow of Control==

Revision as of 21:55, 18 October 2018

Vorpal Hexapod Quick Links:

Vorpal is integrated with the MIT Scratch programming language, which is a simple drag-and-drop system. It is used all over the world to teach programming in elementary school, middle school, and even high school.

Getting Started

You will need:

  • A computer with the Chrome web browser installed and an Internet connection
  • A Vorpal Hexapod with fresh batteries
  • A USB cord, type "A to mini" (this is included in your kit)

Once you have those items follow the instructions in the article Setting Up Scratch for Vorpal.

If You Are Already Set Up

Go to this tinyurl to launch the Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension:

For convenience, you may want to bookmark that address in your browser.

Blocks You can Use

Complete information on each block is here: Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Block Reference

The Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension contains blocks that can:

  • Trigger any standard gamepad function
  • Read sensors connected to the hexapod
  • Move hips, knees, or groups of legs in arbitrary ways
  • Upload leg actions to gamepad buttons for use during activities

Example Programs

The following links show you a number of different examples of Scratch programming with Vorpal:

Logic and Flow of Control

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Using Sensors to React to the Environment

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