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Get everything you need in one easy download. Included is the “runtime” hex file, the micro:bit module, and the Getting Started Guide featuring step-by-step instructions.
Program the TI-Nspire™ CX II and TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculators to fly a Tello drone.
Get ready to launch into interactive STEM learning. Now teachers and students can program their TI-Nspire™ CX II or TI-84 Plus CE Python graphing calculators to make any one of the family of Tello drones fly.
With the combination of Tello and TI technology, students will learn to:
It strengthens students’ understanding of key math concepts, including distance, speed and time, and X, Y, Z coordinates.
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If you're looking for a one-stop shop for everything you need that enables Tello to work with your Python-capable TI graphing calculator, try the iCode Programmer Pack.
Get everything you need in one easy download. Included is the “runtime” hex file, the micro:bit module, and the Getting Started Guide featuring step-by-step instructions.
In order to flash the “runtime” hex file, connect the micro:bit to a computer then drag and drop the file to the micro:bit file directory. The Texas logo will light up the micro:bit.
Install the micro:bit module on your graphing calculator to add new Python menu options for coding the micro:bit. Find them in the Python application on the calculator.
TI-Nspire™ CX II graphing calculator TI-84 Plus CE Python
Prepare to take flight! Introduce beginners to the interactive world of programming drones, and the FAA’s requirements for becoming a certified drone pilot. In this activity, students will explore:
TI-Nspire™ CX II technology:
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TI-84 Plus CE Python:
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Play the traditional game of four square with a TI graphing calculator and a Tello EDU drone! In this activity, students will explore:
TI-Nspire™ CX II technology:
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Interested in trying out more coding activities with the Tello drone? Check out TI’s 10 Minutes of Code to get started.
Explore more student activities at TI STEM Projects. Request to try out the pilot program as your students’ first project.
The BBC micro:bit gets students excited about learning to code with the help of light shows, sounds and interactivity.