Introduction to Snap4Phiro

Introduction to Snap4Phiro

Learners will be introduced to using Snap4Phiro programming language to program & control Phiro robot.

Objective

By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to

Connect Snap4Phiro software to Phiro hardware via Bluetooth
Become familiar with Snap4Phiro extension blocks for Phiro
Be introduced to creative coding with Phiro & Snap4Phiro by exploring example program

Imagine possibilities of their own Snap-based creative coding of robots

Subjects

Robotics, Coding

Ages

9 & above

Duration

30 min

Robot & Accessories Needed

Phiro Pro robot

Software

Click here to get SNAP4PHIRO

Review

Intro to Robotics & Coding
User Manual
Click here to learn about Snap! Blocks

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STEP 1

Understanding Snap 4 Phiro

Snap4Phiro is a Scratch-like programming environment that allows you to create projects with code to interact with Arduino boards, like the one Phiro has. You can now use Snap4Phiro to connect to Phiro robots!

STEP 2

Connect my Phiro to Snap4Phiro

1. Turn on Phiro

2. Press Phiro's Mode buttom till Bluetooth is enabled in Phiro. (Blue LED will glow in Phiro Display Panel)

3. Pair Phiro Bluetooth with system Bluetooth. (Passcode : 1234)

4. Download Snap4Phiro on your computer

5. Open the Snap4Phiro software on your computer

6. Go to "Phiro Pro" Block in Snap4Phiro Software

7. Select Connect Phiro Pro

8. Select Phiro Com Port

9. Wait till the message on the right appears

10. Wait for Phiro to connect with Computer

You will know Phiro is paired when both Green LED glows next to Blue LED on Phiro Display Panel). Note down the Com Port when computer Bluetooth pairing with Phiro.

STEP 3

Explore Scratch 4 Phiro Blocks

Go to "Phiro Pro" Blocks.

Phiro Motor Blocks, Left Motor & Right Motor, Range : 0 to 255 (0 is no speed, 127 is 50% speed, 255 is max speed)

Phiro Sensor Blocks Range → 0 to 1024, Detect Black → High value, Detect White → Less value

Phiro LED Light Blocks, Left LED & Right LED, Range : 0 to 255 (0 is no light, 127 is 50% light, 255 is max light)

STEP 4

Example Program 1

Create a program in Snap4Phiro to move Phiro forward for 1 second and stop.

Click the Green Flag and watch Phiro act out your code!

What can you make Phiro do next?

Example Program 2

Create program to move Phiro Backward for one second and stop.

Example Program 3

Create program to turn Phiro right for one second.