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CodeBot Haunted House Challenge: A Spooky, Python-filled Adventure!

CodeBot Haunted House Challenge: A Spooky, Pyth...

Update: Haunted Code Chronicles activity is live! One of our guidelines when we first dreamt up our virtual robotics environment was to avoid it feeling too much like a game....

CodeBot Haunted House Challenge: A Spooky, Pyth...

Update: Haunted Code Chronicles activity is live! One of our guidelines when we first dreamt up our virtual robotics environment was to avoid it feeling too much like a game....

The Incredible Helix Line Follower Track

The Incredible Helix Line Follower Track

Author: Curt Werline, Firia Design Engineer Are you tired of the same old two-dimensional line follower track for Firia Labs CodeBot?  Well you've come to the right place! In this blog you will...

The Incredible Helix Line Follower Track

Author: Curt Werline, Firia Design Engineer Are you tired of the same old two-dimensional line follower track for Firia Labs CodeBot?  Well you've come to the right place! In this blog you will...

Updated OLED Display software for CB3

Updated OLED Display software for CB3

Updates for CB3 A popular accessory for the CodeBot expansion port is a display. Our OLED Display modules are a great option, and there are instructions at the link below for wiring...

Updated OLED Display software for CB3

Updates for CB3 A popular accessory for the CodeBot expansion port is a display. Our OLED Display modules are a great option, and there are instructions at the link below for wiring...

Back to School Checklist for your Firia Labs teaching

Back to School Checklist for your Firia Labs te...

School is back in session!  Make sure you classroom is ready to go with these helpful tips from Firia Labs!

Back to School Checklist for your Firia Labs te...

School is back in session!  Make sure you classroom is ready to go with these helpful tips from Firia Labs!

CodeX Wet Paint App

CodeX Wet Paint App

Ready for a colorful coding experience? Check out Curt's latest CodeX project! Use the accelerometer to paint awesome pics on your display.

CodeX Wet Paint App

Ready for a colorful coding experience? Check out Curt's latest CodeX project! Use the accelerometer to paint awesome pics on your display.

An Engineer's Personal Letter to Teachers

An Engineer's Personal Letter to Teachers

Author: Kevin Banks, Firia CTO As a nerdy Software Engineer, I could try and present logical reasonsTM why you should attend one of Firia Labs Professional Development (PD) opportunities. Instead,...

An Engineer's Personal Letter to Teachers

Author: Kevin Banks, Firia CTO As a nerdy Software Engineer, I could try and present logical reasonsTM why you should attend one of Firia Labs Professional Development (PD) opportunities. Instead,...

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 2: Programming the Pixels

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 2: Program...

In the first blog of this two-part series, we built a cool pair of neopixel glasses that are powered by your CodeX. Now that the hardware is complete, we get...

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 2: Program...

In the first blog of this two-part series, we built a cool pair of neopixel glasses that are powered by your CodeX. Now that the hardware is complete, we get...

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 1: Making the Glasses

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 1: Making ...

Wearable LEDs are all the rage! Do a quick search on Pinterest and Etsy and you’ll find oodles of wearable flashy-light projects – from simple jewelry to full LED-infused dresses...

CodeX Wearable NeoPixel Glasses Part 1: Making ...

Wearable LEDs are all the rage! Do a quick search on Pinterest and Etsy and you’ll find oodles of wearable flashy-light projects – from simple jewelry to full LED-infused dresses...

I2C Displays on the CodeBot

I2C Displays on the CodeBot

The CodeBot has thirteen visible LEDs you can turn on and off with your Python code. You already know that – you’ve been through the awesome Python with Robots lessons...

I2C Displays on the CodeBot

The CodeBot has thirteen visible LEDs you can turn on and off with your Python code. You already know that – you’ve been through the awesome Python with Robots lessons...

A Gifted Teacher’s Journey with CodeSpace

A Gifted Teacher’s Journey with CodeSpace

Nicholas recounts his first introduction to CodeSpace in the Gifted Classroom, and how it can be a key component in bringing the 4 Cs of 21st century learning to students.

A Gifted Teacher’s Journey with CodeSpace

Nicholas recounts his first introduction to CodeSpace in the Gifted Classroom, and how it can be a key component in bringing the 4 Cs of 21st century learning to students.

Funding Your CS Classroom: 3 Mindset Shifts to Make If You've Never Written a Grant Before

Funding Your CS Classroom: 3 Mindset Shifts to ...

When I was a kid the community college in my town had a continuing education class called Swimming for Terrified Adults. Not only was the course titIe marketing genius, I...

Funding Your CS Classroom: 3 Mindset Shifts to ...

When I was a kid the community college in my town had a continuing education class called Swimming for Terrified Adults. Not only was the course titIe marketing genius, I...

Using the CodeSpace Debugger to Encourage Productive Persistence

Using the CodeSpace Debugger to Encourage Produ...

Being able to stick with a task until it is complete a 21st Century Skill. But persistence alone is only half the battle. It needs to be productive persistence. Keep...

Using the CodeSpace Debugger to Encourage Produ...

Being able to stick with a task until it is complete a 21st Century Skill. But persistence alone is only half the battle. It needs to be productive persistence. Keep...