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Build a program and run it. Nothing here is saved — it is a place to try things.

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1 Project type
2 Setup
3 Create

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LEARNING HUB · TRY IT

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I made the first change I ran or tested my work I compared the result

The blocks stay in this project's history, but the code becomes the one that counts — edits to it will not come back as blocks.

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3D DESIGN Solid

BROWSER

HISTORY How the model was built

Ready Grid: 10 mm

Sprite X Y Size Direction

Add a backdrop

Add a sprite

Send a line to the board

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Time

Click two points

Challenge Table size Wheels Attachment Line sensors Camera

Camera off.

Telemetry

Distance

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Line sensors

Position

—

Encoders

—

Buzzer

silent

Servos

none set

RGB LED

off

Parts

LCD

RFID reader

IR remote

No button pressed yet.

Buttons

Hold one down while the program runs.

Challenge

Log

Connectivity

USB serial ports

Show times Follow output

Library Manager

Upload firmware and MicroPython libraries to your Xplore Bot

✦ AI MODELS ~50 MB · vision blocks

ROBOT FIRMWARE

Robot Firmware

PICO FIRMWARE

Pico Firmware Setup

A Pico is plugged in with no firmware on it. Choose the board and install MicroPython — then install the robot firmware.

Which board is in your robot? A Pico and a Pico W look identical to a computer, so this cannot be detected. Pico W Has Bluetooth Pico No Bluetooth Pico 2 RP2350

C++ TOOLCHAIN

C++ for the board

Checking what this computer can compile with.

STATUS: NOT CONNECTED

Add component

Nothing here by that name.

Click one to pick it up, then click the bench to put it down — or drag it straight on.

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ROBOT FIRMWARE

This robot needs firmware

ROBOT FIRMWARE

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Do not unplug the robot. It keeps its working firmware until the whole transfer has arrived.

RENAME PROJECT

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Renaming does not change your program or its revision history.

PROJECT BOARD

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Only the Xplore Board Core runs your program today. The other boards can be laid out and wired. Your program and your wiring are kept when you change the board.

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CHECKPOINT

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Name this moment in your project so you can return to it anytime. Restoring later creates a new revision without removing any history.

Checkpoints & History

Restoring copies the old checkpoint to the end of your history so no work is ever lost.

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