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FAQs

GENERAL

What is Braccio ++?

Braccio ++ is a solid robotic arm made of eco-plastic. Students will learn real-life

applications of physical concepts through liing, placing, and rotating an item. These

concepts include motions, forces, torque, gear ratio, stability, and weight of payload.

In addition to the open-source hardware in the kit, thereʼs an e-learning platform with

step-by-step instructions, lessons, and other learning materials.

What concepts are covered?

The content that accompanies Braccio ++ covers kinematics, dynamics, and control at

university. For high school, it also covers computer-integrated manufacturing.

How do I access the Braccio ++ content?

You can access the course content by registering the kit. Follow the instructions

printed on the paper tray of the box. Aer signing in to Arduino, you will be asked for

the activation code which you can also find in the box.

Once the kit is registered, you can access the Braccio ++ online course anytime from

your profile menu or by going to braccio.arduino.cc.

What are the diﬀerences between the Tinkerkit Braccio and the Braccio ++ ?

We have made many updates and improvements to the original Tinkerbit Braccio

robot to create Braccio ++. These include:

● A diﬀerent carrier with RS485 serial communication, an LCD screen, and a

joystick

Summary of content (8 pages)

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FAQs GENERAL What is Braccio ++? Braccio ++ is a solid robotic arm made of eco-plastic. Students will learn real-life applications of physical concepts through lifting, placing, and rotating an item. These concepts include motions, forces, torque, gear ratio, stability, and weight of payload. In addition to the open-source hardware in the kit, there’s an e-learning platform with step-by-step instructions, lessons, and other learning materials.
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● ● ● ● ● ● ● The kit now includes an Arduino board Instead of classic servo motors, the kit includes Arduino smart motors USB C powers the carrier and motors, and can be even used for charging your computer We are using a more sustainable material, Ecoallene, instead of ABS plastic You have a bigger base on which to mount the Braccio ++ Improved packaging, allowing you to mount and transport your Braccio ++ in the box New, dedicated online content Are any additional physical components required? No other
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What are the minimum knowledge requirements for using the kit? To use Braccio ++, students need basic programming knowledge and should be familiar with Arduino. How many students can use the kit? Up to three students can use the kit. What languages does the online platform support? The online platform is currently available in English. Where is the registration code? The registration code can be found inside the physical kit. Each kit includes a unique code that is used to access the online platform.
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● ● SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 (minimum SP2) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Note: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 is no longer supported. Support for Debian 9 will be discontinued in an upcoming release. CLASSROOM SETUP What are the minimum requirements for using Braccio ++ in the classroom? The kit comes with all the required components you need to get started. The only other things you need are a computer with an Arduino-compatible operating system and a stable WiFi connection.
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What are the projects? In contrast with the lessons (that focus on the separate components of Braccio ++), the projects integrate the components to the whole assembly parts of the arm. Students apply what they learned during the lessons and build their knowledge on how the assembled Braccio ++ works. Do I get access to the classroom with the Braccio ++? Yes, just like the rest of our Arduino Education solutions, Braccio ++ provides you access to the Arduino classroom platform.
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Are the teacher notes visible to students? The teacher notes are only visible to the users that selected the educator role when activating their kit, and will not be visible to students. Educators can enable the teacher notes by clicking on the eye icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. EDUCATOR & STUDENT ENROLLMENT How do I give other educators access to the online platform? To give other educators access, go to classroom.arduino.cc and set up a classroom.
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How do I give my students access to the online platform? Go to classroom.arduino.cc and set up a classroom. Once your classroom is set up, go to the Members tab to Add any number of students. All students you invite will immediately get student access to online courses associated with your classroom. Can I remove students? Any educator can remove students at any time by navigating to the Members tab in your classroom. Select the students you want to remove, and click Remove.
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SUPPORT A component is not working, what should I do? For any questions and support assistance, please contact us at https://www.arduino.cc/en/contact-us/ Educators also have access to our self-support feature, which provides access to the help center articles available in the content platform (see the “help” bubble in the bottom right corner).