Micromelon Robotics Platform
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Plans and prices
From Micromelon Robotics Platform's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Student Licences | — | One licence per student · covers Code Editor and Robot Simulator · Annual licence; price provided by quote |
| Site Licence | — | Unlimited students across the whole school · best value for 200+ students · Annual licence; price provided by quote |
The facts
Each one read from Micromelon Robotics Platform's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Blocks and Python
- The Code Editor supports block, text, and mixed modes, with live two-way translation between blocks and Python.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Classroom controls
- Teachers can mute or disable student robots, hide screens, share their screen, view student work, and set a class programming mode.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Classroom tools
- Teachers can mute or disable robots, hide student screens, share their screen, view student work and use a Quick Join Code.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Code Editor
- The Code Editor translates blocks and Python side by side and offers block, text and mixed modes.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Coding pathway
- Students can progress from Junior’s simplified blocks through the Code Editor’s block and Python modes to Python in external environments.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- Students can sign in with school Microsoft or Google accounts, and the Python library works with environments including VS Code, PyCharm, and Jupyter Notebooks.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Learners
- The Rover is designed for students from Prep through Grade 12 and beyond.checked 9 Oct 2001
- License model
- A single annual student licence covers both the Code Editor and Robot Simulator, while teacher accounts are free.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Not yet available
- The VS Code plugin is marked as coming soon.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Pricing
- The maker offers tailored school pricing by quote; its kit page labels quotes free and no obligation, typically returned within one business day.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy
- The Code Editor supports teacher-created username-only student accounts that require no personal information.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Micromelon combines educational robotics hardware, coding software, a simulator and teaching resources for school learning.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Python API
- Micromelon-Py is a Python module with an API for connecting to and controlling physical and simulated rovers.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Quote process
- The store offers a free, no-obligation quote tailored to school needs and says responses typically arrive within one business day.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Resources
- The site offers free activities, sensor guides, build instructions, and other teaching resources.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Sign-in
- Students can sign in with school Microsoft or Google accounts, or teachers can create username-only accounts that require no personal information.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Simulator
- The 3D Robot Simulator lets students program a virtual Rover and practice without physical hardware.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Software licensing
- A single annual student licence covers both the Code Editor and Robot Simulator, while teacher accounts are free.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Software requirement
- Connecting a Rover requires Bluetooth 4.0 LE, built in or through a USB adapter.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- Micromelon says it typically responds to contact enquiries within one business day.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Company
- Micromelon Robotics Pty Ltd describes its work as building educational tools and resources to make teaching engineering and robotics in schools simpler and more aligned with industry attributes.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Company registration
- The site identifies the company as Micromelon Robotics Pty Ltd and displays ABN 56 623 302 296.checked 9 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Device support
- The Code Editor is listed for macOS, Windows, iPad, Android and Chromebook; the Simulator is listed for Windows and macOS; Junior is listed for iPad and Android.checked 9 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- The site offers one month free with unlimited access to the Code Editor and Robot Simulator.checked 9 Oct 2001
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