EdScratch
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VisitEdScratch vs mBlock
What both publish
| Fact | EdScratch | mBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
| Integrations | The maker describes EdScratch projects and programming challenges used with the EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit. | The maker describes support for Makeblock hardware and other open-resource hardware; its help center lists CyberPi, mBot, mBot Ranger, Ultimate 2.0, mBot Mega, mTiny, Codey Rocky, and xLight as supported devices. |
| Purpose | EdScratch is a Scratch-based, vertical drag-and-drop visual programming language for Edison robots. | mBlock 5 is a coding platform for robotics, STEM, and coding learning. |
EdScratch plans
- EdScratchFree
mBlock plans
- mBlock 5Free
- mBlockFree
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.
Pick mBlock if…
It suits educators, students, makers, and kids learning coding through robotics, STEM projects, games, or animations. Users planning device programming in Python should note the CyberPi restriction.