This is a draft of the Biomaker No-Code Programming for Biology Teacher’s Manual. As a supplement to our Beginner’s Guide, this booklet will provide useful information for those wanting to host their own No-Code Programming for Biology courses or workshops.
Read MoreChecklist for anyone preparing to host their own No-Code Programming for Biology workshops. Top tips on how to organise and prepare a workshop.
Read MoreSome suggested structures for running your own No-Code Programming for Biology workshops. Run your course in 2-3 sessions, online or in person. Includes preparation required and suggested agendas.
Read MoreA series of slide decks to accompany the suggested course structures. The slides cover much of the content from the Beginner’s Guide and include presentation notes.
Read MoreA draft of the teaching sheets for each lesson including an overview of the aims and objectives of each lesson, key points to cover, a list of available resources, hints and tips, and troubleshooting advice for some common problems.
Read MoreA set of useful communication resources for anyone organising their own workshop including, information for participants, posters, questionnaires and templates.
Read MoreInformation about the 2019/2020 Biomaker starter kit (MKII - now called the expansion kit) based on the Arduino Rich Uno R3 board and Open Smart components.
Read MoreA list of tutorials designed to get you started with the Biomaker expansion kit (previously the MKII starter kit).
Read MoreInformation about the 2018 Biomaker starter kit (MKI) based on the Gtronics Protoshield Plus.
Read MoreSome useful information about additional hardware and building blocks that can be added to the beginner’s kit, or used when building biological instrumentation.
Read MoreA step-by-step guide to using the Biomaker Beginner’s Kit and getting started with custom hardware.
Read MoreInformation about the 4D Systems touch screen interface and how to use it in your bioinstrumentation projects.
Read MoreTutorial 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.
Read MoreVideo Tutorials covering various aspects of the No-Code Programming for Biology programme and getting started.
Read MoreInformation on a rage of useful multifunction shields that allow you you expand the capacity of your board without wiring.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreInformation on some useful I2C devices, how to set them up and use them.
Read MoreInformation about the XOD visual programming software and some simple tasks to get you started.
Read MoreAn introduction to how to use Arduino boards for robotics, including the use of actuators. Uses the mBot robot as an example.
Read MoreOverview of the different hardware surveyed by the Biomaker team and our partners. Useful information about the different options when picking a development board and expansion modules.
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