Learning Resources Botley The Coding Robot Activity Set - Introducing Botley, the Coding Robot; Basic Operation; Using the Remote Programmer

Basic Operation
Power—Slide this switch
to toggle between OFF,
CODE, and LINE-
following modes.
Using the Remote Programmer
You can program Botley using the Remote Programmer.
Press these buttons to enter commands.
Introducing Botley
™
, the Coding Robot
Coding is the language we use to communicate with
computers. When you program Botley using the included
Remote Programmer, you are engaging in a basic form
of “coding.” Beginning with the very basics of sequence
programming is a great way to get started in the world of
coding. So why is learning this so important? Because it
helps teach and encourage:
1. Basic coding concepts
2. Advanced coding concepts like
If/Then logic
3. Critical thinking
4. Spatial concepts
5. Collaboration and teamwork
FORWARD
Botley moves forward
1 step (approximately 8",
depending on the surface).
CLEAR
Press to clear
all previously
programmed steps.
REVERSE
Botley moves
backward 1 step.
TURN RIGHT
Botley will rotate to
the right 90 degrees.
TURN LEFT
Botley will rotate to
the left 90 degrees.
LOOP
Press to repeat a step
or sequence of steps.
TRANSMIT
Press to send your
code from the Remote
Programmer to Botley.
OBJECT DETECTION
Press to enable object
detection.
SOUND
Press to toggle between
3 sound settings: High,
Low, and O ff .
Set includes:
• 1 Botley robot
• 1 Remote
Programmer
• Detachable
robot arms
• 40 Coding cards
• 6 Boards
• 8 Sticks
• 12 Cubes
• 2 Cones
• 2 Flags
• 2 Balls
• 1 Goal
• 1 Sticker sheet
POWER
STOP
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