EdScratch vs Micromelon Robotics Platform
EdScratch
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Micromelon Robotics Platform
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| Figure | EdScratch | Micromelon Robotics Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Robotics Education Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Integrations | The maker describes EdScratch projects and programming challenges used with the EdCreate Edison robot creator’s kit. | Students can sign in with school Microsoft or Google accounts, and the Python library works with environments including VS Code, PyCharm, and Jupyter Notebooks. |
| Purpose | EdScratch is a Scratch-based, vertical drag-and-drop visual programming language for Edison robots. | Micromelon combines educational robotics hardware, coding software, a simulator and teaching resources for school learning. |
| Support | The maker provides tutorials, troubleshooting FAQs, a warning-message guide, and contact options for support. | Micromelon says it typically responds to contact enquiries within one business day. |
Plans
Micromelon Robotics Platform
- Site LicencePrice not published
- Student LicencesPrice not published
In their own words
EdScratch
EdScratch is a free, browser-based block programming environment for Edison robots. Its vertical drag-and-drop language is based on Scratch and is described as suitable for students aged 10 and up, including those new to coding. It has versions for Edison V2 and V3, with blocks for driving, LEDs, sound, data, events, control, sensing, operators, and comments. Programs can control robot inputs, manipulate data, and use variables. A built-in bug box checks programs and displays warnings. Users can save programs to a computer and load saved EdScratch files into the online app. Edison V3 can receive programs by USB from a computer or by optical flashing from an iPad; V1 and V2 use the EdComm cable. A free lesson set offers 98 student activity options across six units, along with a teacher’s guide. EdScratch runs online on the web, Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and Android, and requires an internet connection. The interface is in English, while lesson resources are available in multiple languages.
Micromelon Robotics Platform
Micromelon Robotics Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.