EdPy
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What both publish
| Fact | EdPy | EdScratch |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | Grange, South Australia, Australia |
| Purpose | EdPy is a Python-like text-based programming language for programming Edison robots. | EdScratch is a Scratch-based, vertical drag-and-drop visual programming language for Edison robots. |
| Robot connection | Edison V3 programming uses USB through supported browsers, while Edison V1/V2 use an EdComm cable and audio output. | Programs can be sent to Edison V3 from a computer over USB or from an iPad by flashing the program optically; V1/V2 use the EdComm cable. |
| Teaching resources | The maker offers EdPy lesson plans, student worksheets, teacher guides, tutorials, and downloadable documentation. | The maker offers a free EdScratch lesson set with 98 student activity options organized into six units, plus a teacher’s guide. |
EdPy plans
- EdPyFree
EdScratch plans
- EdScratchFree
Pick EdPy if…
EdPy suits intermediate learners, especially students in school years 7–10 with some programming experience, teachers, and classrooms using Edison V1, V2, or V3 robots.
Pick EdScratch if…
EdScratch suits students aged 10 and up who are learning to program Edison robots, including those without prior coding experience. Teachers can use its lesson activities and teacher’s guide.