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======Edison====== | ======Edison====== | ||
- | An Australian based robot which is LEGO compatible, the Edison can be converted into a myriad types of machines with the EdCreate extension pages, LEGO blocks, or whatever you might have lying around! Edison can be coded via its own block-based coding language - EdBlocks, or via barcodes, and can be driven with any infra-red remote control unit. | + | {{: |
- | =====Programs===== | + | | **Recommended Ages** | Prep to Year 2 to Year 6 (ages 7 to 11) | |
- | [[digital_literacy: | + | | **Product Cost** | Edison robot $60-$80\\ EdCreate Pack $30-$50 | |
- | [[digital_literacy: | + | | **Where to Purchase** | The Edison units can be purchases from STEM and electronic stores such as [[https:// |
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+ | ====EdCreate Kit==== | ||
+ | The EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit is a 5-in-1 expansion pack construction system. Designed to work with the Edison robot, EdCreate enriches students’ STEM education experience through interactive engineering and programming projects. | ||
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+ | The EdCreate system can be used with Edison robots to complete five EdBuild projects: | ||
+ | * the EdTank, | ||
+ | * the EdDigger, | ||
+ | * the EdRoboClaw, | ||
+ | * the EdCrane, and | ||
+ | * the EdPrinter. | ||
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+ | The EdBuild projects require progressive levels of coding capabilities, | ||
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+ | EdCreate can also be used in a wide range of open-ended engineering, | ||
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+ | ====Product Requirements==== | ||
+ | * The Edison uses 4xAAA batteries | ||
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+ | =====Activities===== | ||
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=====Resources===== | =====Resources===== | ||
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=====Tips===== | =====Tips===== | ||
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* The paper may be appear too translucent under the sensor and you may need to put additional blank pieces under the barcodes. This can be the case for paper less than 140gsm. | * The paper may be appear too translucent under the sensor and you may need to put additional blank pieces under the barcodes. This can be the case for paper less than 140gsm. | ||
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