Robots and Physical Computing

via GIPHY Lego Robot and Neural Networks An overview of using Lego RCX  robots for teaching neural networks present at workshop in 2011. Derby presentation from Scott Turne... Superheroes, Code Competition and Scratch A Coding competition for primary school aged children was recently launched;  aimed at helping teachers to become more confident with teach... Micro:bit, Servo control with Micropython or blocks You can control servos (small ones) from a Micro:Bit directly. Following a link from the David Whale (Twitter  @ whaleygeek ) , thank you, t... USB Robot arm control with Python and Raspberry Pi I was asked recently if the USB robot arm could be programmed - I knew the answer was yes. The Arm came from the CBiS Education Robot Arm ... PS3 Controller to move a USB Robot Arm Guest Blogger Hiren Mistry, Nuffield Research Placement Student working at the University of Northampton. How to use a PS3 Controller t...

A Coding competition for primary school aged children was recently launched;  aimed at helping teachers to become more confident with teaching coding skills. Any educator working with primary scjool aged children  (e.g. Teacher, Code Club Leader, etc) can run the   competition   whether they are familiar with coding or completely new to it.  All the session planning is done for you so you can learn alongside your pupils. The resources include  - 12 weeks of lesson planning for absolute beginners (children and teachers!)  or  - shorter 6 week version for those who already have a little experience with using Scratch.  The resources can be used   for computing lessons or   to run  within  an after-school club. It is open for children in years 4, 5 and 6 working in teams of 3 - 6 children.   The aim is to create a short computer game using Scratch featuring super heroes who use their super powers for good.  To...