PROJECT 13 4 SIRENS CODING Build the circuit shown here, note that the blue jumper wire is connected beneath the NPN transistor (Q2). Turn on the switch (S1). Open the Snap Circuits® Coding app, connect to the SC Controller, and use Circuit Control mode to activate sirens. See project 1 and pages 34-42 to review how to use the app. Next, put the app in BOTCodeTM mode and create some code to sound different sirens. Experiment with changing parameters for commands, such as the time duration.
PROJECT 14 SPACE WAR Build the circuit as shown. Activate it and change the sound by turning the slide switch (S1) on and off repeatedly. The red/yellow LED (D10) also lights. Next add a 3-snap wire across the points marked A & B; connect and disconnect it several times, and do it in combination with the slide switch.
PROJECT 15 SPACE WAR CODING Build the circuit shown here and turn on switch (S1). Open the Snap Circuits® Coding app, connect to the SC Controller, and use Circuit Control mode to activate and change the sound. See project 1 and page 34-42 to review how to use the app. Next, put the app in BOTCodeTM mode and create code to sound different sirens. Experiment with changing parameters for commands, such as the time duration.
16 PROJECT 1 2 3 4 SP2SPEAKER (STANDING) 8 9 2 B1 1 1 S1 SWITCH GND 3 3 D9 2 + + 1 D3 D4 4 + F 2 Powered by Meeper A BLUE 2 2 1 D1 3V SPACE WAR IC E 1 2 3 3 2 SLIDE 5 3 1 1 1 G 2 10 This project uses the SC Controller (U33) to control the space war IC (U3) like the preceding project but does not include the NPN transistor (Q2).
Control Screen in Circuit Mode BOTCodeTM Screen: Change the sound. [Run this program continuously.] Change the sound, with a pause between sounds. [Run program once or continuously.] The space war IC (U3) sound is activated by connecting its control snaps to 0V (battery -). When the SC Controller is turned on, its D3 and D4 outputs are off (0V) until you turn them on using the app. So when the SC Controller’s outputs are off, they are activating the space war IC’s sound.
PROJECT 17 BOX COVER CIRCUIT 7KLV SURMHFW FRPELQHV PRVW RI \RXU VHW·V IHDWXUHV LQWR one circuit. Build the circuit shown (it is also pictured on the cover of your box and this booklet) and turn on the switch (S1). Open the Snap Circuits® Coding app, connect to the SC Controller, and use Circuit Control mode to activate sirens. See project 1 and pages 34-42 to review how to use the app. Next, put the app in BOTCodeTM mode and create some code to sound different sirens.
Control Screen in Circuit Mode BOTCodeTM Screen: Have Fun This complex circuit is shown on the cover of your box and manual, use that picture as a guide in building it. CODING CHALLENGE - Flash lights and play sounds, then launch the fan. 31 Have lots of fun.
PROJECT 18 COUNTDOWN Build the circuit shown here, note that the blue jumper wire is connected beneath the NPN transistor (Q2). Turn on the switch (S1). Open the Snap Circuits® Coding app, connect to the SC Controller, and use Circuit Control mode to activate lights, a siren, or the motor (M1) and fan. See project 1 and pages 34-42 to review how to use the app. Next, put the app in BOTCodeTM mode and create some code to activate lights, sound, or motion, or use the “Countdown” program shown below.
SNAP CIRCUITS® CODING APP INSTRUCTIONS: Bluetooth Connection Light Indicator MEET THE SC CONTROLLER The SC Controller module (U33) has 5 outputs (D1, D2, D3, D4, and A) that are controlled through Bluetooth using an app on your device. D1-D2 and D3-D4 are paired so they can each control a motor in both directions and can be set to either of two output voltage levels, called H (Higher) and L (Lower). Output A has low power and cannot control most motors.
CONNECT TO THE SNAP CIRCUITS® CODING APP: 1. Open the Snap Circuits® Coding App, it should be showing the connect screen. (If you already had the e app open then n tap the icon in the upper-left corner and tap p “Connect” on the menu.) Main Menu 4. The connect screen of the app will scan for available SC Controllers and within moments yours should appear as “Not Connected”. 5. Tap on the red “Not Connected” dot to connect the app to your SC Controller..
CONTROL: The easiest way to use your SC Controller is with Control mode, which uses your device as a remote control. Connect Screen 1. The Snap Circuits® Coding App should be open on your device and your SC Controller module should be connected to it as described above. 2. From the Connect screen, tap the Control button. (You can also use the navigation menu to go to the Control screen from anywhere in the app.) Main Menu 3.
CREATE BOTCODE : TM BOTCodeTM uses Scratch-like drag and drop coding to make it easy to program the SC Controller. You can turn on lights, sounds, or motors, in any order or for different durations. Connect Screen Main Menu 1. The Snap Circuits® Coding App should be open on your device and your SC Controller module should be connected to it as described earlier. 2. From the Connect screen, tap the Code button to get to the BOTCodeTM screen.
EDITING & SAVING BOTCODE TM You can change the duration or output voltage level for your BOTCodeTM commands: BOTCodeTM Screen 1. The App should be open to the BOTCodeTM screen with some commands entered. 2. Tap that command in the CODE section. 3. The Edit Command screen will appear. a.Change the duration of the command. “TIME” units are roughly 0.1 seconds but varies due to processing and Bluetooth delays. b.Change whether the output voltage level is H (Higher) or L (Lower).
To Save your programs: BOTCodeTM Screen 7DS WKH ¶6DYH· %XWWRQ LQ WKH ORZHU ULJKW FRUQHU (QWHU LQ WKH 1DPH IRU \RXU URXWLQH WKHQ WDS ¶6DYH·
PERSONALIZING YOUR SC CONTROLLER You can change the name used for your SC Controller in the app, as well as change the icons and colors. This is not necessary, but makes it easy to know which SC Controller is which when multiple SC Controllers are nearby. Connect Screen Main Menu 3. Your SC Controller should show up with an icon and name. If several SC Controllers are connected then all will be shown. MY SCC Screen 4. Tap your SC Controller to pull up the Edit instructions. 1.
DRIVE CONTROL MODE The Control screen will usually be used in Circuit Control mode, but a Drive Control mode is also available. Drive Control mode is primarily intended for using your SC Controller with vehicles using two motors, which may be available in other sets. All the projects in this book use only Circuit Control mode, however Drive mode can be used with your Discover Coding set to turn on several outputs at once and produce some interesting effects.
Driving two or more vehicles: 1. Open the Snap Circuits Coding App, connect two (or more) SC Controllers, and go to the Drive Control mode screen. ® Drive Mode With Several SC Controllers 2. Once on the Drive screen (and with your vehicles on a safe surface), try to drive your vehicles. Each of them now drive in perfect sync with one another! Note: In DRIVE mode all SC Controllers receive the same control signals - they cannot be controlled independently at the same time.
DESCRIPTION OF BOTCODE COMMANDS TM H (Higher=5V) and L (Lower=3V) output voltage level only applies to outputs D1-D4, not output A. Turn on D1 output (similar for D2, D3, D4) for the time duration shown and at the voltage level (H or L) shown. Editing a BOTCodeTM Command Turn on A output for the time duration shown. Set up a group of commands to be H[HFXWHG IRU WKH VSHFLÀHG QXPEHU RI times (1-100). Wait for the time duration shown before executing any more commands. Time units are roughly 0.
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CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGES: FCC Regulatory Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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