EdBlocks V3 | Block based programming for the Edison V3 robot

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All EdBlocks save files are file type .edblocks.

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The latest Edison V3 firmware version is: ...

Use this pop-up to update the firmware in your Edison.

To update Edison V3 firmware:

Plug in your Edison and click the 'Update firmware' button below then follow the prompts.

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About EdBlocks

The EdBlocks app has been developed using the Scratch Blocks code base developed by MIT. Scratch Blocks is built on the Blockly code base developed by Google.

Contributions and credits:
EdBlocks programming language and block compiler developed by Ben Hayton, Microbric
EdBlocks user interface developed by Sean Killian, Killian Web Development
Edison V3 firmware developed by Damien George, George Robotics (MicroPython code base)
Icon graphics by Stephen Holmes

Diagnostics

Connectivity issues

To ensure that your program can be compiled and sent to the Edison robot, it is a good idea to check your connection with the EdBlocks compiler.

Firmware

The firmware version in your Edison can be useful to know when talking to our tech support team. Check that here:

Programming method

This option enables you to swtich between USB and screen flash programming on this device.

Clear learned IR remote commands

This option allows you to clear all learned IR remote control commands from an Edison V3 robot.

Programming method

Screen flash programming has been developed for Apple iPads. This is because Apple do not allow normal access to the iPad's data port. Therefore, screen flash programming is only fully supported for iPads. However, the screen flasher does work with some Android devices. The option below enables screen flash programming on this device. If this device is not an iPad then it is not guaranteed to work.

Set to USB method Set to FLASH method

Android devices are made by many different manufacturers and there are thousands of different models. This means there is also a lot of different screen technologies. It is not possible to test and customise screen flashing for all Android devices.

Yes, on the screen flash popup window there is a 'reliable/fast' setting that has four positions. Try each one of the four positions. Also, try adjusting the screen brightness. Test with 50%, 75%, 90% and 100% brightness.

To program you will need to plug the Edison V3 cable into the Android device's data port via an adaptor cable. These are common and cheaply available from ebay, Amazon etc.

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Connection

If the test above has the result "NO SERVER FOUND" then a firewall may be blocking access to the compiler.

To rectify this, ask your network administrator to whitelist these addresses:

api.edisonrobotics.net
wavs.edisonrobotics.net

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Firmware version

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Program

Unsupported browser

You appear to be using:

The [ EB V3 ] hub is programmed directly from your web browser via USB. This requires that your web browser supports USB connections. Unfortunately, does not currently support USB connections, so cannot program your [ EB V3 ] hub.

We recommend using Google Chrome.

Get Chrome

Unsupported browser

Sorry, does not support WebUSB.

WebUSB allows the EdBlocks web app to communicate to Edison V3 via USB.

The EdBlocks app has been developed to work best with the Chrome browser.

Chrome is available free from here: https://www.google.com.au/chrome/

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Flasher

Place Edison over image
Press Edison's round button once
Press 'Download program'

Reliable Fast

If the download does not work or is not fast enough, try adjusting the speed above. The lowest speed is usually the most reliable.

Tips
Adjust screen brightness between 80% to 90%.
Move away from direct and in-direct sunlight or bright lights.
Ensure you have updated Edison V3 to the latest firmware.