Beginner and No-Code Programming for Biology Resources

These resources are a great place to get started. Perfect for beginners and those with little or no experience of programming and using hardware.

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No-Code Programming for Biology Beginner's Guide
Beginner
No-Code Programming for Biology Beginner's Guide
Beginner

A step-by-step guide to using the Biomaker Beginner’s Kit and getting started with custom hardware.

Beginner
No-Code Programming for Biology XOD Tutorial File
Beginner
No-Code Programming for Biology XOD Tutorial File
Beginner

Tutorial file to accompany the Beginner’s Guide. This file will guide you through the activities in the Beginner’s Guide within the XOD programming software.

Beginner
Video Tutorials
Beginner
Video Tutorials
Beginner

Video Tutorials covering various aspects of the No-Code Programming for Biology programme and getting started.

Beginner
Beginner's Kit Starter Board Support
Beginner
Beginner's Kit Starter Board Support
Beginner

An overview of the Grove All-in-One Beginner Kit for Arduino supplied in the XOD beginner’s kit. Information about the onboard components and how to use them.

Beginner
XOD Software
Beginner
XOD Software
Beginner

Information about the XOD visual programming software and some simple tasks to get you started.

Beginner
Project Documentation
Beginner, Advanced
Project Documentation
Beginner, Advanced

Information about how to document your projects using Hackster, and add them to the Biomaker Hackster Hub.

Beginner, Advanced
Converting Arduino Libraries to XOD
Beginner, Advanced
Converting Arduino Libraries to XOD
Beginner, Advanced

Tutorial guide that takes you through how to convert (class-based) Arduino Libraries into XOD nodes. Useful for expanding the range of hardware you can use in XOD. Written by Matt Wayland.

Beginner, Advanced
Programación Sin Código para Biología: Guía para Principiantes
Beginner
Programación Sin Código para Biología: Guía para Principiantes
Beginner

Un guía ‘paso-a-paso’ para acompanar el Biomaker Kit para principiantes. Aprender como hacer tus propios dispositivos para la investigación biológica. (Spanish translation of the No-Code Programming for Biology Beginner’s Guide)

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