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Session 2: Programming and Integration with Arduino
Activities:

1. Combining Sensors in Arduino

Task: Merge the PIR and Ultrasonic circuits in a single Tinkercad simulation using Arduino Uno.
When motion is detected and the object is within 30 cm, both LED and Buzzer should activate.
Skills Practised:

Writing Arduino block-based code using if-else and variables.
Combining multiple sensor inputs for real-time decisions.

2. Programming in Tinkercad (Blocks + Text Mode)
Task: Use Blocks + Text Mode to view both visual and C++ code. Add comments explaining
each part of the program.

Skills Practised:

Translating block code into Arduino text code.
Understanding input (sensors) and output (LED/Buzzer) flow.

Outcome for session 2:

A combined circuit that provides two safety indicators—LED (motion) and buzzer
(proximity).

Properly annotated code demonstrating motion and distance detection.

Session 3: Simulating Response Using VEXcode VR

Activities:
1. Simulate the School Safety Robot

Task: In VEXcode VR, program a virtual robot to patrol an area (e.g., a grid map). When it
detects an object (using Front Eye Sensor), it should stop and display a message “Obstacle
Detected – Stay Alert”.
Skills Practised:

Using sensing and drivetrain blocks.

Controlling motion and conditional behaviours.
2. Create a Colour Alert System

Task: Modify the VEX robot to draw coloured zones using pen blocks, with green indicating
safe zones and red marking restricted zones.
Skills Practised:

Using drawing and logic blocks.

Representing data visually using colours.

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