Dash and Dot

Asynchronous Learning Library

If your program is not running correctly . . . • Check if Dash and/or Dot are turned on. • Make sure Dash and/or Dot are connected to the app. • Make sure your blocks are connected to the When Start block. • Try restarting the app. If Dash and/or Dot are disconnecting . . . • Turn off the robots and turn them on again. Then reconnect the robots to the app. • Press play and then press stop to make the robots reset. • Try charging the robots. Three, then me! • For students: Ask or get help from three of your classmates. If you still need help, then ask the teacher.

Lights - There are 12 LEDs in Dash’s eye that can be turned on or off. In Dash’s ears and chest, there are RGB LEDs. In Dash’s tail, there are 2 red LEDs. Sounds - Includes a variety of pre-programmed sounds! Microphone - Dash has 3 microphones, allowing Dash to hear claps and identify the direction of your voice. Distance sensors - Dash has 2 distance sensors in front and 1 in back, allowing Dash to detect obstacles in front and objects behind with infrared lights.

Explore the <a href="https://portal.makewonder.com/#/curriculum/code-to-learn">Teacher Portal </a>for additional resources and lessons. You can also contact your Ed Tech Specialist for support.

Drive - Dash can drive forward, backward, turn left (spin), and turn right (spin). There are two wheels beneath the left and right side of Dash’s body. You can steer Dash by changing the speed and/or direction of either wheel. Head Motion - Dash can look up (25 degrees), down (10 degrees), left (120 degrees), or right (120 degrees).&nbsp;

Click the orange plus sign. Click DASH or DOT. Click Pair.

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Lights - There are 12 LEDs in Dot’s eye that can be turned on or off. In Dot’s ears and eye, there are RGB LEDs. Sounds - Includes a variety of pre-programmed sounds! Microphone - Dot has 1 microphone, allowing Dot to hear claps and voices.

Accelerometer - Dot’s accelerometer allows Dot to know when you are tossing, shaking, moving, or tilting Dot. Note: Dot’s Blockly events are from Dot’s perspective, so you should hold it from behind to have the same perspective.

Break down the challenge • What do you need for the challenge? Which robots? Which materials and/or accessories? • What are Dash and/or Dot supposed to do? • Have you solved similar challenges to this one? • Focus on one step at a time. Plan your solution • Draw a picture or make a list of what you want Dash or Dot to do. • What blocks will you need to complete the challenge? • Are there any hints on the card that can help? • Use tape to mark Dash’s starting point. • Use tape to mark each obstacle’s location. Test Your Code • Does your code complete the challenge? • If not, play your code again. Watch as the program goes through each block. Do you notice any mistakes? • Do you need to change, delete, or add more blocks? • Are your blocks telling Dash to do something when you actually want Dot to do something?

Devices and Connecting .................................page 3-6 Details of DASH................................................page 7-8 Details of DOT..................................................page 9 Buttons..............................................................page 10 The Apps...........................................................page 11 Troubleshooting...............................................page 12 Problem Solving and Debugging....................page 13 The Kit................................................................page 14 Wonder Workshop...........................................page 15

Meet Dash & Dot Robots for kids ages 6+ | Wonder Workshop

Charge Your Robots Dash &amp; Dot have rechargeable batteries, so you never need to replace them. Simply plug them into the wall or computer with the included USB charging cable. A full charge cycle takes about 60 minutes and gives about 3 hours of play time.&nbsp;

Dash is charging when its charging port lights up and continues to blink. When the charging port light is steady, that means the battery is full.

Both DASH and DOT have buttons on their heads that can be used for programming "events".

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