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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.
 
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.
==Setting Up Scratch for Vorpal==
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==Getting Started==
The Vorpal system provides a Scratch Extension in order to control the robot. Because this is an extension beyond the basic Scratch language, you need to go to the Scratch Extensions website: www.scratchx.org. Scratch extensions can only be used from a browser over the Internet, so you must have an Internet connection.
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You will need:
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* A computer with the Chrome web browser installed and an Internet connection
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* A Vorpal Hexapod with fresh batteries
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* A USB cord, type "A to mini" (this is included in your kit)
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Once you have those items follow the instructions in the article [[Setting Up Scratch for Vorpal]].
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==If You Are Already Set Up==
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Go to this tinyurl to launch the Vorpal Hexapod Scratch Extension:
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*[http://tinyurl.com/ScratchVorpal http://tinyurl.com/ScratchVorpal]
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For convenience, you may want to bookmark that address in your browser.
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==Blocks You can Use==
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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
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==Example Programs==
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The following links show you a number of different examples of Scratch programming with Vorpal:
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* [[Scratch Example Hello World|Hello World]]
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* [[Scratch Example Dance Party|Dance Party]]
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==Logic and Flow of Control==
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==Using Sensors to React to the Environment==
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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

Under Construction

Using Sensors to React to the Environment

Under Construction



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