Lego Boost
Meet the latest addition to our robotics equipment - Lego Boost - which will fit nicely into the Stage 2 programme, between the Lego WeDo in Stage 1 and the NXT kits in Stage 3.
It uses block based programming language. The 5 in one kit alows you to build 5 different robots...
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Pricing: shop around. Most places advertise them at around $250. I picked them up for $199 online with free delivery
Use:Having built each of the models, I settled on Vernie as being the most useful and appealing for students to programme to complete challenges
Building - if you have the time, getting the students to follow the very clear instructions to build Vernie would be a great challenge in itself. It also gives them the opportunity to complete the step by step programming instructions at each stage of the build. However, you would need to allow close to 3 hours for this. In my position I don't have time for that so I have Vernie ready to go.
Lego Boost app
Build and programme the Lego Boost robots using the app
.The app requires devices with iOS 10.3 and above
It's compatible with iPhones and iPads |
Building instructions are included in the app - however you can download pdf directions for each of the robots
TIPS:
*Buy a storage box for your build and keep "spare" bricks and "extras" separately in zip lock bags.
* Up to 5 Boosts can run from one iPad.
* Sounds come from the iPad, not the robot.
*You will need 6 AAA batteries - and a small Phillips head screwdriver to open & close the battery compartment.
*There is a "reset progress" option in Advanced settings to run through the build tutorials again
*Buy a storage box for your build and keep "spare" bricks and "extras" separately in zip lock bags.
* Up to 5 Boosts can run from one iPad.
* Sounds come from the iPad, not the robot.
*You will need 6 AAA batteries - and a small Phillips head screwdriver to open & close the battery compartment.
*There is a "reset progress" option in Advanced settings to run through the build tutorials again
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