Getting started with Blockly Pick and Place

Scenario

Students discover the basic functions of the robotic arm NED2. In this exercise, the robotic arm NED2, using the basic blocks of the Blockly “No Code” programming environment, performs a simple operation to pick up and place an object.

Laboratory Content

Chapter 1: Discovering Blockly

• Blockly Overview
  
• The programming environment
  
• Blocks to use
  

Chapter 2: Production of our first sequence

• Create a first position for the Ned2 robotic arm
  
• Create multiple positions using the “FreeMotion” button and the “Save” button
  
• Opening and closing the Gripper Custom
  
• Create a loop sequence
  
• Add comments in the sequence
  

Chapter 3: It's your turn!

• Perform a Pick and Place sequence

Required equipment