18. CodyPlotter and CodyPrinter
What is the difference between a plotter and a printer? Find out by playing this unplugged coding activity.
Required material: in addition to the CodyRoby kit, I used a green marker and a new modelling clay robot, but this is optional.
Required material: in addition to the CodyRoby kit, I used a green marker and a new modelling clay robot, but this is optional.
Questions
Can you explain the difference between a plotter and a printer?
What design would RobyPrinter produce by moving along the lines on the board, if it executed the sequence of commands dictated at the end of the video?
If you are interested in more unplugged activities, or activities in different programming languages, robotics, micro:bit etc., check out the EU Code Weeks “Learning Bits” with video tutorials and lesson plans for primary, lower secondary and upper secondary schools. Also have a look at the EU Code Week resources page for learners and teachers.