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mBotâ„¢ Explorer and Activities Module

mBotâ„¢ Explorer and Activities Module

mBotâ„¢ Explorer and Activities Module

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Expand the possibilities of coding in your classroom with mBot Explorer. This blue mBot includes an Me LED Matrix 8 × 16 that students program to display numbers, letters, or symbols.

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Introduce your students to the coding skills they need to compete in our increasingly digital world. With mBot Explorer, a programmable STEM robot kit, students learn entry-level coding that extends beyond the screen and allows them to interact with the physical world.

mBot Explorer expands the position of the base mBot kit with the addition of a Me LED Matrix 8 x 16, which students will use to create things like expressions or animations.

Using mBlock™ software, based on Scratch, students can easily program their mBot with drag and drop command blocks—prior coding experience is not required.

Each mBot features the following

  • Easy assembly, no soldering: mBot assembles in 10–15 minutes and has color-labeled RJ25 ports for convenient wiring.
  • Drag-and-drop graphical programming: mBlock app (iOS/Android) and software (Windows/macOS/Chrome) are based on the popular Scratch software and provide a quick way to learn to code. As students advance, they can program mBot using the Arduino® IDE.
  • Programmed for fun: mBot comes programmed with three preset control modes: obstacle-avoidance, line-following, and manual control to make implementing projects even easier.
  • Wirelessly connected: mBot uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to automatically connect to mobile devices.
  • Endless creations: mBot is compatible with the vast catalog of Makeblock platform components and most LEGO® pieces, so students are limited only by their imaginations.

What's Included

  • mBot
  • Me LED Matrix 8 x 16
  • STEM Activities Module: Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles
  • mBlock Software (free download)
  • IR remote

Note: Batteries are not included. 4 AA batteries or a 3.7 V rechargeable battery pack is required for mBot Explorer. A CR2025 coin battery is needed for the remote.

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Software

mBlock programming software enables beginners to simply drag and drop command blocks to program mBot without a need for coding experience. mBlock also allows students to write programs for mBot, Arduino® boards, and other hardware.

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Activities

Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles Activities Module by Vernier

Included with your purchase of mBot is our comprehensive STEM activities module, Coding with mBot: Self-Driving Vehicles. As students progress throughout the activities, they will learn basic coding skills while successfully programming mBot to mimic many self-driving car actions. Each activity is aligned to CSTA K–12 Computer Science Standards and includes in-depth, easy to understand student and instructor notes.

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Educational use only: Vernier products are designed for educational use. They are not appropriate for industrial, medical, or commercial applications.

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