diff --git a/docs/design-engineering/make-it-communicate.md b/docs/design-engineering/make-it-communicate.md index b7e944b3..e8048a5a 100644 --- a/docs/design-engineering/make-it-communicate.md +++ b/docs/design-engineering/make-it-communicate.md @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ Design, build and program a robotic system that follows a path and communicates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6piMI1JPDQc -* Robotic systems are built from smaller, related subsystems. Look at the automobile system shown in the video. What subsystems can you see? -* What kinds of robots follow a path? -* What kind of system do you want to make? +* Robotic systems are built from smaller, related subsystems. Look at the automobile system shown in the video. What subsystems can you see? +* What kinds of robots follow a path? +* What kind of system do you want to make? ### Brainstorm @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Think about: * How can the robot sense where it is along the path? * How can the robot communicate its position? - ![EV3 + LEGO Bricks](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/hero.png) +![EV3 + LEGO Bricks](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-plus-parts.jpg) ## Construct @@ -29,25 +29,26 @@ Think about: You can start by tinkering with the LEGO elements in the picture and then build on. -More building ideas: -* [EV3 Frames](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/ev3%20frames-5054ee378e624fb4cb31158d2fc8e5cf.pdf) +More building ideas: -* [Tracks](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/tracks-32d7554813af3f25cf5012d54a4bad2b.pdf) +[![EV3 Frames](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-frames.jpg)](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/ev3%20frames-5054ee378e624fb4cb31158d2fc8e5cf.pdf) -* [Color Sensor 2](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/color%20sensor_v2-e7fd54b6fa3cdfe36f414c1d2510f9cb.pdf) +[![Tracks](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-tracks.jpg)](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/tracks-32d7554813af3f25cf5012d54a4bad2b.pdf) + +[![Color Sensor 2](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-color-sensor2.jpg)](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/files/support/mindstorms%20ev3/building-instructions/design%20engineering%20projects/color%20sensor_v2-e7fd54b6fa3cdfe36f414c1d2510f9cb.pdf) Build a path for your robot to follow. You can use electrical tape on a floor, or marker on paper. You can use objects as milestones to indicate a path that can be detected by either the Touch Sensor, Color Sensor, or Ultrasonic Sensor. -## Program +### Program Before you program, think about: -* How will you program the robot to follow a path? -* How will you program the robot to communicate its position? -* Which programming blocks will you use? +* How will you program the robot to follow a path? +* How will you program the robot to communicate its position? +* Which programming blocks will you use? -### ~ hint +### ~hint Explore the different Motor and Sensor blocks in the programming menu. @@ -55,17 +56,25 @@ Explore the different Motor and Sensor blocks in the programming menu. ### Sample Solution -[Video: EV3 Track Rover](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/trackrover.mp4) +[![Video: EV3 Track Rover](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-track-rover.jpg)](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/trackrover.mp4) The Track Rover follows a path using the color sensor. It identifies two locations by color. -[Building Instructions](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/lessons/mindstorms-ev3/ev3-dep/building%20instructions/track-rover-bi-6aadb1b053df0c58a0dea108b5ce0eea.pdf) +Track Rover solution combines these building ideas: + +* EV3 frames +* Tracks +* Color sensor 2 + +Two copies of the tracks are built: one for the right side and a mirror image for the left side. + +[![Track rover assembled](/static/lessons/make-it-communicate/ev3-track-rover2.jpg)](https://le-www-live-s.legocdn.com/sc/media/lessons/mindstorms-ev3/ev3-dep/building%20instructions/track-rover-bi-6aadb1b053df0c58a0dea108b5ce0eea.pdf) ### Sample Program Solution This program works with the Track Rover. If you create a different robot, adjust the program to fit your solution. -#### Program summary: +Program summary: * If the Color Sensor sees black, Motor B runs at -50 power and Motor C turns off. * If the Color Sensor sees white, Motor B turns off and Motor C runs at -50 power. @@ -91,35 +100,10 @@ forever(function () { motors.stopAll() music.playSoundEffectUntilDone(sounds.colorsRed) motors.largeBC.run(-50) - } else { - } }) ``` -```blocks -sensors.color3.onColorDetected(ColorSensorColor.Black, function () { - motors.largeB.run(-50) - motors.largeC.run(0) -}) -sensors.color3.onColorDetected(ColorSensorColor.White, function () { - motors.largeB.run(0) - motors.largeC.run(-50) -}) -sensors.color3.onColorDetected(ColorSensorColor.Green, function () { - motors.stopAll() - music.playSoundEffect(sounds.colorsGreen) - pause(1000) - motors.largeBC.run(-50) -}) -sensors.color3.onColorDetected(ColorSensorColor.Red, function () { - motors.stopAll() - music.playSoundEffect(sounds.colorsRed) - pause(1000) - motors.largeBC.run(-50) -}) -``` - ### Download and test Click Download and follow the instructions to get your code onto your EV3 Brick. Press the center button on the EV3 Brick to run the program. @@ -128,37 +112,40 @@ Click Download and follow the instructions to get your code onto your EV3 Brick. ### Test and Analyze -As you work on your solution: +As you work on your solution: + 1. Describe one part of your design that worked especially well. 2. Describe one design change that you had to make. 3. What will you try next? ### Review and Revise + Take a moment to reflect on your robot solution. -### Think about: -* Can the robot’s movement be more accurate? -* What are some ways that others have solved the problem? +Think about: + +* Can the robot’s movement be more accurate? +* What are some ways that others have solved the problem? Describe two ways you could improve your robot. ## Continue ### Personalize your project -* Add/remove LEGO elements to improve the way your robot moves. -* Click on the JavaScript tab and experiment with changing the values in the code. -* Add a custom image or sounds by adding blocks from the Brick or Music menus. + +* Add/remove LEGO elements to improve the way your robot moves. +* Click on the JavaScript tab and experiment with changing the values in the code. +* Add a custom image or sounds by adding blocks from the Brick or Music menus. ## Communicate -Here are some ideas: -* Create a video of your project, especially your final presentation and your robot’s performance. -* Explain some important features of your software program. -* Produce a building guide for your model by taking a series of photographs as you deconstruct it. -* Include an image of your program with comments. -* Add a team photograph! +Here are some ideas: + +* Create a video of your project, especially your final presentation and your robot’s performance. +* Explain some important features of your software program. +* Produce a building guide for your model by taking a series of photographs as you deconstruct it. +* Include an image of your program with comments. +* Add a team photograph! 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