Visual Basic

Tuesday (10/13/09)

• Download and read quickly through Lego Mindstorms User Guide
• Be sure to try out the sample programs on Page 16
• Complete the following three demos for Mr. Bui:
  1. Program your robot to travel in circles forever
  2. Program your robot to bounce and travel around using the touch sensor and ultrasonic sensor
  3. Program your robot to move back and forth, reacting to clapping hands

Tuesday - Thursday (10/6/09 - 10/8/09)

• Lego Rules and Regulations
• Build your Lego Mindstorms robot

Friday (10/2/09)

• Demo GvR Steps #11-13
• GvR Steps 1-13 Quiz

Wednesday (9/30/09)

• If you have not done so, take the GvR Steps 1-10 Quiz
• Complete GvR Steps #11-13

Back to School Night

• Media:B2snVB.ppt

Monday (9/28/09)

• Complete GvR Steps #11-13
• Advanced complete GvR Steps through 17

Thursday (9/24/09)

• Review GvR Steps #1-10
• GvR Steps 1-7 Quiz
• GvR Steps 1-10 Quiz

Friday - Tuesday (9/18/09 - 9/22/09)

• GvR Steps #1-5 overview
• Complete GvR Steps #5-10
• Please update Mr. Bui on the GvR Step that you are on by filling out this survey

Wednesday (9/16/09)

• Introduction to GvRng (GvR)
  • Applications -> Programming -> GvRng
• GvR Lessons
• Work through Step 1 of GvR as a class
  • Proper GvR File Naming Rules

Monday (9/14/09)

• Usability lesson

Thursday (9/10/09)

• Lab setup/config (Linux & Windows)
  • Login to Ubuntu Linux - username is your first initial and lastname (e.g. pbui)
  • Your password is the same as your student ID number
  • CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
    • Go to System -> Preferences -> About Me -> Change Password
  • Acceptable-use policies apply in this lab!
• Student Surveys
  • Fill out and submit
  • Share several snippets with class

• Usability lesson

Tuesday (9/8/09)

• Introductions
• Visual Basic Syllabus
• Name cards
• Misc logistics
  • 20/10 no pass policy
  • Location of bathrooms
  • Sign in/out sheets