1 Team Members: 1. ________________________ 3. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 4. ________________________ Click here to explore the entire Kid Spark Curriculum Library. Assemble Cog-Runner Place a check in each box as each step is completed. 1. Assemble: Cog-Runner Build (Build Plans on pages 4-7). 2. Connect: ROKduino to a computer using the USB cable. Example Sketch 1: Send and Return Place a check in each box as each step is completed. 1. On your computer, Open: Arduino, and then Ardublock (In the tools folder). 2. In Ardublock, Click: Open. 3. Find and Select: Example Sketch #1: Send and Return. (It will be in the downloaded folder) 4. In Ardublock, review the sketch and Click: Upload to Arduino. 5. Navigate and Select: the Arduino IDE Window. 6. Power ON: the ROKduino. 7. Press: the Bump Sensor. 8. Observe: the Cog-Runner. Every time the bump sensor is pressed, the cog-runner will move from left to right for 2.5 seconds. Then, it will reverse direction and move from right to left for 2.5 seconds. In this example, two delays are being used to pause the program for 2.5 seconds when the cog-runner is moving in either direction. Systems of Technology: Robotics & Coding - Sensor Deep Dive Instructions & Build Plans The Bump Sensor v2.3
Click here to explore the entire Kid Spark Curriculum Library.
Assemble Cog-RunnerPlace a check in each box as each step is completed.
1. Assemble: Cog-Runner Build (Build Plans on pages 4-7).
2. Connect: ROKduino to a computer using the USB cable.
Example Sketch 1: Send and ReturnPlace a check in each box as each step is completed.
1. On your computer, Open: Arduino, and then Ardublock (In the tools folder).
2. In Ardublock, Click: Open.
3. Find and Select: Example Sketch #1: Send and Return. (It will be in the downloaded folder)
4. In Ardublock, review the sketch and Click: Upload to Arduino.
5. Navigate and Select: the Arduino IDE Window.
6. Power ON: the ROKduino.
7. Press: the Bump Sensor.
8. Observe: the Cog-Runner. Every time the bump sensor is pressed, the cog-runner will move from left to right for 2.5 seconds. Then, it will reverse direction and move from right to left for 2.5 seconds. In this example, two delays are being used to pause the program for 2.5 seconds when the cog-runner is moving in either direction.
Systems of Technology: Robotics & Coding - Sensor Deep Dive Instructions & Build Plans
Example Sketch 2: Reverse DirectionPlace a check in each box as each step is completed.
1. Power OFF: the ROKduino.
2. Connect: a second bump sensor to input # 2 on the ROKduino.
3. Position: bump sensors on cog-runner as shown in the cog-runner video.
4. In Ardublock, Click: Open.
5. Find and Select: Example Sketch #2: Reverse Direction. (It will be in the downloaded folder)
6. In Ardublock, review the sketch and Click: Upload to Arduino.
7. Power ON: the ROKduino.
8. Press: one of the Bump Sensors.
9. Observe: the Cog-Runner.
In this example, two bump sensors are being used to reverse the direction of the cog-runner. Every time one of the sensors is “bumped”, the cog-runner will reverse direction.
Example Sketch 3: Toggle SwitchPlace a check in each box as each step is completed.
1. Power OFF: the ROKduino.
2. Disconnect: the bump sensor connected to input #2 on the ROKduino.
3. In Ardublock, Click: Open.
4. Find and Select: Example Sketch #3: Toggle Switch. (It will be in the downloaded folder)
5. In Ardublock, review the sketch and Click: Upload to Arduino.
7. Power ON: the ROKduino.
6. Press: the Bump sensor, wait for the cog-runner to stop, then press the Bump Sensor again.
Inthisexample,thebumpsensorhasbeenprogrammedtoactasatoggleswitch.Thismeansthefirst time that it is pressed, the cog-runner will move in one direction for 3 seconds and then stop. The second time the bump sensor is pressed, the cog-runner will move in the opposite direction for 3 seconds and then stop.
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Disassembly & CleanupPlace a check in each box as each step is completed.
1. Close out: Arduino & Ardublock.
2. Disassemble: Cog-Runner Build.
3. Organize: Engineering materials back correctly into the Engineering Pathways Lab.
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InstructionsFollow the step-by-step instructions to build a cog-runner.
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4x Beam
6x Block
2x Half Beam
1x Block
3 4
2x Beam
7x Riser
4x Single Snap Block
2x Single Snap Block
1xROK-duino SmartBlock
1x Bump Sensor
1x Double Snap Block
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Distance Gauge Markers
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1x Half Beam
2x Double Snap Block
Motor Cable Port
1x Motor Module
2x Riser
4x Single Snap Block
2x Pulley
4x Block
4x Single Snap Block
2x Single Snap Block
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Place Motor Assembly on track as shown.
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Distance Gauge Markers
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2x Single Snap Block
1x Single Snap Block
1x Block
2x Beam
1x Axle Block
1x Cog
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Cable DiagramUse the diagram below to connect sensor and motor/output cables to the cog-runner.
Inputs
Outputs
Inputs
Outputs
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ROKduino BasicsTo download all necessary ROKduino software, visit: KidSparkEducation.org/Downloads
ROKduino SmartBlock:
The ROKduino is a programmable smartblock that can be used to create different types of robots. It is powered by (3) AA batteries that can be replaced by removing the cover on the bottom of the block. A bright green LED on the top of the block indicates if the ROKduino is ON or OFF. Make sure to power OFF the ROKduino when finished using it to prevent the batteries from running out of power.
Power Indicator
ON/OFF Switch
Sensors:
There are a variety of sensors that can be connected to the input ports on the ROKduino. The ROKduino can be programmed to read information from sensors connected to input ports, process that information into relevant commands, and send those commands to modules connected to the output ports.
Light Sensor
Quantity Included: 1(Input Ports 1-8)
Bump Sensor
Quantity Included: 2(Input Ports 1-8)
Angle Sensor
Quantity Included: 1(Input Ports 1-8)
Low PowerIR Transmitter
Quantity Included: 1(Input Ports 1-8)
High PowerIR Transmitter
Quantity Included: 2(Input Ports 1-8)
IR ReceiverSensor
Quantity Included: 2(Input Ports 1-8)
ROK-StarSensor
Quantity Included: 1(Input Port 8)
8 Input Ports
Modules:
There are two modules that can be connected to the output ports on the ROKduino. The ROKduino can be programmed to send out specificcommandstothemodulestoperform different functions. Light Module
Quantity Included: 2(Output Ports 1-4)
Motor Module
Quantity Included: 4(Output Ports 1-4)
Cables:
There are six types of cables that are included with the ROKduino. These cables are used to connect sensors and modules, as well as to connect the ROKduino to a computer so it can be programmed. Make sure cables are pressed all theway into connecting ports to ensure a good connection.
