Guide

9 ROBOTICS ADVENTURE BOOK  SCOUTER MANUAL  STEM
Programming the Robot- Arduino
To program the robot, you can use the Arduino Software and its graphical tool called ArduBlock.
Steps to create and save a program:
• Run Arduino (sketch window will open)
• Select Ardublock from Tools menu (Ardublock window will open)
• Create new program by using the Ardublock tools
• Save program on the laptop
• To load a saved program, select Load and browse for the folder and program name
Steps to compile and upload a program to your robot:
• Make sure robot power switch is turned Off
• Connect laptop to robot using USB cable
• Select Upload
- System will convert Ardublock program to Arduino program and compile it
- System will report any errors
- If no errors found, system will load program to robot, overwriting the previous program and display the
message: “Done uploading”
• To run the program, turn the robot power switch On. If the program commands the robot to drive, disconnect the
robot from the laptop.