teaching machines

CS 491 Lecture 15 – Sphero Controller

November 1, 2012 by Chris Johnson. Filed under cs491 mobile, fall 2012, lectures.

In class

Today we focus on two things:

1.   Getting an environment set up for working with Spheros.
2.   Designing a controller to make the Sphero move.

Number one is easy enough, but it requires a Bluetooth Android phone and a computer that can install apps on that phone.

To set up your environment, follow the directions from Orbotix.

Number two is open-ended. The controller can use the touch interface, sensors, voice recognition, text messages, etc. If you have an idea for a final project you’d like to work on, you may wish to pursue a controller that aligns with your idea.

I have three Spheros that we can trade around. I’m happy to check out two of them to groups over the weekend.