BlocklyProp is a Parallax’s visual programming tool for the Scribbler 3 robot's brain, the Propeller Multicore Microcontroller.
In the following tutorials, you will learn to use BlocklyProp’s building blocks to construct programs for the Scribbler 3 robot. The blocks are used to generate code that is then sent to a cloud server over the internet, compiled remotely, and returned as a file to download to your S3. Let’s take a look at how to set up BlocklyProp to program your S3 robot.
BlocklyProp is based on Blockly, an open source project from Google [1], loosely based on the MIT Scratch block programming system. More information about develpment of Google’s Blockly can be found on the project page at the https://developers.google.com/blockly/ [1].
If you have already connected your battery, just skip these two checkmark instructions.
For more information or instructions on battery safety and your S3, see the Startup Guide Poster that came with your Scribbler 3 robot. You can also view and print the poster here, https://www.parallax.com/downloads/scribbler-s3-robot-info-poster [2].
BlocklyProp Solo replaces our original BlocklyProp tool. BlocklyProp Solo does not require registration, and your programs are stored on your computer. You will need to install the BlocklyProp Launcher on your computer; it replaces the original BlocklyProp Client.
Dwnload and install the BlocklyProp Launcher for Windows or Mac, or get the extesion for Chromebook, from the Parallax store site, and then run it. Or if it is already on your computer, run it now.
BlocklyProp Launcher Downloads [3]
The Edit pane for your project will open.
If you have opened BlocklyProp Solo not installed the Launcher ahead of time, you will see a pink alert bar with the message "BlocklyProp Launcher not found. Click here for instructions."
A download instruction window for BlocklyProp Launcher will open. Under Download the Installer, you should see options for your operating system.
Special thanks to Parallax friend Whit Stodghill for his assistance in writing, editing, and testing material for these S3 tutorials.
Links
[1] https://developers.google.com/blockly/
[2] https://www.parallax.com/downloads/scribbler-s3-robot-info-poster
[3] https://www.parallax.com/package/blocklyprop-solo-launcher-and-faq-for-schools-downloads/
[4] https://solo.parallax.com
[5] https://learn.parallax.com/tutorials/language/blocklyprop/getting-started-blocklyprop-solo/connect-and-program