Visual Basic
From WLCS
Contents
Monday (11/9/09)
Warmup:
- Create a program with a textbox and a button
- When the button is clicked, take the number from the textbox and store it in a double variable named x
- Double the value of x by saying x = 2 * x;
- Convert x to a string and put it back into the textbox
Agenda:
- Review types and variables
- Demo your basic math program
- GPA calculator
Thursday (11/5/09)
Warmup:
- Create a form that has the following:
- a blue background
- 4 buttons, one in each corner. The buttons should have the following written on them:
- "Go"
- "Washington"
- "Lee"
- "Generals"
- a label in the middle
- When you hit each of the buttons, the label in the middle should say the word in the button
Agenda:
- Review labels, buttons, and textboxes
- Introduction to types
- Introduction to variables
- Demo your basic math program
Monday (11/2/09)
- Introduction to Visual C#
- Creating a new Project
- Toolbox and objects
- Properties window
- Designer window vs. Code window
- Visual C# Tutorials
Thursday (10/29/09)
- Demo any missing assignments
- Lego Mindstorms Cleanup
- Dismantle your Lego Mindstorms robot
- Verify all parts using the parts sheet.
- Show Mr. Bui that all your parts are accounted for.
Tuesday (10/27/09)
Wednesday - Friday (10/21/09 - 10/23/09)
- Demo the Lego programs using the Mindstorms graphical programmer
- Challenge 1: Program your robot so that it travels across the room avoiding obstacles
- Challenge 2: Program your robot to find obstacles and hit/attack them
Thursday - Monday (10/15/09 - 10/19/09)
- Finish Lego demos
- Begin working with the Lego Mindstorms software
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:
- Program your robot to travel in circles forever
- Program your robot to bounce and travel around using the touch sensor and ultrasonic sensor
- 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
