🧩 Arduino IDE + Blockly@rduino Visual Programming & MoleGraph School Probeware

MoleGraph facilitates a smooth transition from basic measurements to advanced coding and robotics. We utilize Blockly@rduino, a visual programming environment where students build programs by assembling graphical blocks. The system automatically generates standard Arduino (C++) code, helping beginners understand syntax and logic.

🚀 Ready-to-Use Portable Package

To minimize setup time in classrooms, we provide a pre-configured portable package based on the Czech fork by milikiller.

• No Installation Required: Based on Arduino IDE 1.8.13 (Portable). Just unzip and run arduino.exe.
• Integrated Workflow: The visual environment launches directly from the IDE menu: Tools > Blockly@arduino.
• Configure Blocks: Enable MoleGraph blocks directly from the IDE left button: Configure Blocks > m-BITBEAM.
• Customizable: Includes support for "User Blocks" to inject custom C++ code if a specific block is missing.

📦 Included Libraries & Visual Programming Features

The package comes with a suite of tested libraries converted into visual blocks, covering a wide range of STEM and robotics applications:

• MoleGraph Integration: Dedicated blocks for the MoleGraphManual library to send data directly to the MoleGraph app.
• Core Hardware: Full control over Inputs/Outputs, PWM, and SD card storage.
• Communication:
  • I2C & SPI: Support for both hardware and software implementations.
  • RF433: Wireless communication via VirtualWire (strings and byte arrays).
  • IR Remote: Receive commands and debug IR codes to the serial monitor.
• Sensors & Displays:
  • Environment: DHT11, DHT21, DHT22 (Temperature/Humidity).
  • Distance: Sharp IR sensors (GP2Yxxxx).
  • Displays: Adafruit SSD1306 (OLED 128x64, 128x32, etc.).
• Robotics & Actuators:
  • Motor Shields: PWM control for wheeled/tracked robots.
  • Lighting: Neopixel WS2812B (addressable LED strips).

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📢 Credits & Acknowledgments

This educational tool is built upon the work of several open-source contributors:

• Arduino Team: For the Arduino IDE, the foundation of our hardware programming.
• technologiescollege: For the original Blockly@rduino plugin (based on Google Blockly).
• milikiller: For the Czech mutation and portable fork, which integrates the vast library collection (RF433, OLED, Motors, etc.) and simplified the IDE integration.
• e-Mole Team: For the MoleGraph extension, custom blocks for U01 unit, and educational materials.