Guide

1.Think
3.Test
2. Do
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Smart Machines Idea Book Page: Simple Programming
Exercises Using Programming Software
Student Name(s):
Teacher/Class: Date: Page #:
Instructions:
Before completing these exercises, be sure you are familiar with your
programming software and how it works. Follow the steps on this
page to document, test, troubleshoot, and refine your program. If your
program includes more steps than fit on one page, use multiple copies
as necessary.
Describe the device/robot you will be programming: List the sensors that will be used in your program:
Describe what you want your program to be able to do here:
“THINK”
Write step-by-step program
instructions here.
“DO”
Write your program using
programming software and
make notes here as you work.
“TEST”
Does this step of your program
function as expected? What
needs improvement (NI)?
Yes No
NI:
Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
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Yes No
NI:
If ALL program steps do NOT function as expected, address your “NI” items using as many copies of this page as
necessary until all parts of your program function as expected.
Remember: Problems ARE NOT failures, they are an expected part of the design process!