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On-Ramp to Robotics Unit 1 (Motion) with Mars Rover Challenge for TI-Nspire CXII Python
Students will learn and use basic concepts for robotic vehicle control along with math concepts to write a program to drive their Rover around the base of the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars.
Publisher: Texas Instruments Inc.
Topic: Computer Science , Mathematics , STEM
Tags Algebra , Angles , Coding , Distance , Geometry , Linear Functions , Lines , Measures , Points and lines , Polygons , STEM , TI-Innovator Rover , Triangle
Navigate Rover around the Olympus Mons volcano on Mars
Learn the fundamentals of robotic vehicles
Measurement and Units
Motor Control
Coding Concepts
For Loops
Motion Commands
See a video example from a classroom on Youtube: http://bit.ly/2r1oUTH
Overview
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Download Python Syntax Reference Handout PDF link
Skill Builder 1: Moving Forward
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Skill Builder 2: Turning
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Skill Builder 3: Turtle Drive
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Mars Olympus Mons Final Challenge
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Download Python Syntax Reference Handout PDF link
Print Mars Map and Grid
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Learn to do the project yourself
Overview of the TI-Nspire CXII for Programming in Python (Youtube video) link
Write your first Python program on TI-Nspire CXII (Youtube video) link
Download Meet the Rover Geometry Challenge PDF link
Download Learn to do the project PDF link
Setting up
Update your TI-Nspire CX family handheld, TI-Nspire computer software and TI-Innovator sketch link
Download a step-by-step guide to updating your TI-Innovator Hub and Rover PDF link
See other projects at www.TIstemProjects.com
Contact stem-team@ti.com with questions or comments about the project.