On Ramp to Robotics Unit 2 (Sensing): Mars Mineral Challenge for the TI-84 Plus CE

In On-Ramp to Robotics Unit 2 – Sensing students will learn about the relationships between inputs (sensing) and outputs (motors, LED's, sounds) by utilizing the built-in sensors on the hub and rover.

Publisher: Texas Instruments Inc.

Author: Texas Instruments Inc.

Topic:  Datavetenskap  STEM

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Search the surface of Mars for mineral deposits.

Students explore the fundamentals of using sensors to control a robotic vehicle.

Sensing distance, color and light intensity

Measurement and units

Angles and the Unit Circle

Feedback and control

Coding concepts:

  Loops

  Conditional Statements

  Variables

  Motion Commands

 

Skill Builder 1: Brightness Sensor

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Download example programs  Zipped file  link

 

Skill Builder 2: Distance Ranger

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Download example programs   Zipped File  link

 

Skill Builder 3: Color Sensor/Mars Mineral Challenge

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Download example programs   Zipped File  link

 

Print Mars Map and Grid

Download zipped file PDF's and instructions  link

 

Learn to do the project yourself 

Download Learn to do the project PDF  link

 

Setting up

Update your TI-84 Plus CE, TI SmartView CE emulator software and TI-Innovator sketch link

Download a tutorial on using the TI Connect CE software for program editing and transferring files to and from your calculator  PDF link 

Download a step-by-step guide to updating your TI-Innovator Hub and Rover  PDF link 

 

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Contact stem-team@ti.com with questions or comments about the project.

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