Introduction: Coding on Kittenblock

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KittenBlock is the main programming platform for FutureBoard.

Supplies

Download KittenBlock: Installing

Online Website: Link

Step 1: Establishing Connection With FutureBoard

The FutureBoard needs to be connected on KittenBlock before coding.

1. Connect the FutureBoard to the PC using the provided cable.​

2. Select FutureBoard from the list.​

3. Click on the exclamation mark and select the FutureBoard.​

The connection should be finished in a few seconds.

After a few seconds, the text 'hello world' will be displayed on the screen.

Windows 7 users may require an additional driver, please refer to the last section on this page.

4. Testing the connection​

The FutureBoard should react immediately after clicking on any blocks on KittenBlock.

You may need to update the firmware if there is no reaction.

Step 2: Kittenblock Coding Quick Start

1. Onboard Sensors​

2. Buzzer​

3. Display​

4. Turtle​

5. Pins​

6. Neopixel​

7. Microphone​

8. WiFi & IoT​

9. Wireless Radio​

10. Robotbit​

11. Basic Sensors​

12. HK Observatory API​

Step 3: Windows 7 Drivers

​For Windows 7 users, please download and install the following drivers;.

Futureboard Driver Windows 7