Programming Robots

This documentation supports the CoderDojo Twin Cities’ Robots code group. We primarily use Finch robots, but we also have a couple of mBots available. We focus on using the block programming language, Scratch, to program both types of robots, but it is possible to program them using other languages, such as Python for the Finch robots.

See the Finch robot webpage for general information about the Finch robot.

See the Makeblock webpage for general information about the mBot.

• 1. Finch Robots
  • 1.1. Introduction to the Finch robot
    • 1.1.1. The Finch’s sensors
    • 1.1.2. The Finch’s actuators
    • 1.1.3. The Finch’s connection
    • 1.1.4. Check your understanding
    • 1.1.5. Additional resources
  • 1.2. Programming Finch with Scratch
    • 1.2.1. Setting up Finch with Scratch
    • 1.2.2. Beginner Lessons
  • 1.3. Programming Finch with Python
    • 1.3.1. Setting up Finch with Python
• 2. mBot Robots
  • 2.1. Introduction to the mBot robot
    • 2.1.1. Getting started with the mBot