Spike Prime - Hello World - Teacher Resources
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Complexity of the task: Easy, students should have a basic understanding of Python programming and be familiar with using sensors and motors in robotics projects.
Lesson Plan
1. Prepare
- Read through the student material and ensure all necessary components are available.
2. Engage (10 Min.)
- Start by presenting the concept of a remote-controlled car and its applications.
- Explain the project's objectives: controlling the car with keyboard inputs, detecting colors, and avoiding obstacles.
- Pose questions to spark interest, such as "How do you think a car can detect and avoid obstacles?" or "What are some real-world applications of color detection in robotics?"
3. Explore (30 Min.)
- Guide students through the setup process, including connecting the motors, distance sensor, and color sensor to the Raspberry Pi Build HAT.
- Demonstrate the basic functionalities of the pynput library for handling keyboard inputs.
- Show how to integrate sensor data with motor control to create interactive behaviors.
4. Explain (10 Min.)
- Explain how the pynput library is used to capture keyboard inputs and control the car's movement.
- Discuss how the distance sensor is used for obstacle detection and the color sensor for color detection.
- Provide an overview of the logic used in the code to control the car's movement based on sensor data and keyboard inputs.
5. Elaborate (30 Min.)
- Encourage students to think of additional features or improvements for the project, such as adding sound effects, enhancing obstacle detection, or improving the user interface.
- Challenge students to modify the code to implement these enhancements and test their effectiveness.
6. Evaluate
- Observe students' ability to understand and modify the provided code.
- Provide constructive feedback to students, highlighting areas of strength and areas for improvement in their implementation and problem-solving approaches.
- Encourage self-reflection and peer feedback to foster continuous learning and improvement throughout the project.
Ignite a Discussion
Start by watching the video
- In what real-world scenarios can remote-controlled vehicles with obstacle detection be effectively utilized?
- What are some potential enhancements you could add to this project to increase its functionality?
- Can you think of any innovative ways to combine remote-controlled vehicles with other robotic technologies?
Task for students
Modify the remote-controlled car to add new features or improve existing functionalities. Students need to understand how the sensors and motors work and how to integrate them effectively with keyboard controls.
