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GOVIN IDE

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Linux
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Spec score 7.5 #22 of 26 in Robotics Education Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
GOVIN IDE is a block based programming tool packaged as a self-contained installable desktop application for Linux.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Support
The CARES page lists technical assistance at [email protected], with contact hours Monday to Friday, 09:30 am to 05:45 pm IST.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
License
The setup page provides a form to request GOVIN IDE license details.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Headquarters
Goa, IndiaRead 28 Sep 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Availability
The maker says GOVIN IDE is available in computer laboratories at all 442 government and aided schools in Goa and has been used by over 12,000 students in the state.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Boards
It supports multiple microcontroller boards and is compatible with various development boards.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Bundled software
The GOVIN 2.x installation script also updates Fritzing and removes GOVIN 1.x, its dependencies, and Pictoblox from SBCs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Hardware compatibility
The maker says GOVIN supports multiple microcontroller boards and is compatible with various development boards.Read 10 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Hardware features
It includes pin mapping, custom blocks for Robotic Hardware Kit components, custom firmware, firmware flashing, and a way to add microcontroller libraries.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Installation
GOVIN is packaged as a self-contained installable desktop application for Linux.Read 10 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Installation requirements
The installation guide says to ensure at least 5–6 GB of free system space; offline installation was tested on Linux Mint 21.1.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Interface
The maker describes the interface as student-friendly and kids-friendly, and says it supports the Gaur sprite.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Languages
The CARES page says the IDE has a Konkani and Marathi interface.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Learning monitoring
The IDE supports active monitoring of users’ learning objectives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Offline AI/ML
The IDE includes a local AI/ML widget for offline functionality.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Programming
It supports block and text based programming, including MicroPython, C++ and Scratch.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Publisher
The maker describes GOVIN IDE as an in-house product of the Project Management Unit under Goa’s Directorate of Technical Education.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
Robotics features
Features include pin mapping, custom blocks for Robotics Hardware Kit components, firmware flashing and adding microcontroller libraries.Read 10 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in
School use
The maker says GOVIN is available in computer laboratories at all 442 government and aided schools in Goa and has been used by over 12,000 students.Read 10 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in

Plans and prices

License details by request Priced on request License details requested through a form on the GOVIN IDE setup page Read 11 Oct 2026 · cares.goa.gov.in

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