Thymio Darts Lesson Key Concepts

Turn Thymio into a darts game and explore how robotics, programming, and accuracy work together! This lesson focuses on control, scoring, and precision using Thymio and Scratch:

• Create a darts target and set a starting point for your game.
• Use Scratch to program movement with forward, left, and right controls.
• Test how direction, speed, and timing affect where Thymio lands.
• Advanced: Adjust variables to improve aiming accuracy.
• Advanced: Play multiple rounds and try to reach exactly 101 points.

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students will:

1. Set up a darts target and starting line.
2. Create a Scratch program to control Thymio’s movement.
3. Launch Thymio and score points based on where it stops.
4. Repeat and adjust their program to improve accuracy and reach 101 points.

By the end of this lesson, students will understand how programming and control impact accuracy and outcomes.

Important Notes:

Reset Thymio after each round to ensure consistent starting conditions.

Tips for this Lesson:

1. Start with slow speeds to improve control.
2. Make small adjustments to direction variables.
3. Test multiple times and track your scores.
4. Aim carefully to avoid going over 101 points.

Products/Materials

The following products and resources can be used in this lesson:

FUN FACT!

Did you know that many real-world robots rely on precise movement and positioning? Even small changes in direction or speed can make a big difference in accuracy, just like in your darts game!

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