Video tutorials

Now that you know how the distance sensor works, how do we use it?

How does the distance sensor measure distance? Let's learn!

Have you ever needed your robot to do two things at once? That's called a parallel thread. Here's how to do it in SPIKE Prime using Word Blocks software.

You already know what wait for seconds does, but do you know what wait until does?

Have you ever had many blocks of your program that repeat? This block will shorten your program significantly when this happens!

Sounds easy, eh? Try it for a bit and come back to read this tutorial!

We already know how to move the whole robot. How can we move only one motor?

How much does a robot move when it turns 90°? How does this compare to a wheel turning 90°? What’s the difference?

How to measure an angle?

Pulleys, gears, and levers are some of the mechanical technologies used to move props to create the special effects for a movie.

Act out the scene by pulling the boat model along.

Every type of artistic venue is filled with experts who are just as critical as the artists themselves. What careers would you find interesting?

Deliver the experts to their target destinations.

There is no show without an audience! We love to share our artistic creations with others.

Deliver the seven audience members to the target destinations.

Many technologies are used to enable all sorts of great creations to be made anywhere.

Release the creation from the craft machine.

Virtual reality technology can transport an audience into new worlds, making their experience feel real.

Trigger the model repeatedly to create an artistic sculpture.

Worm gear technology creates rotation that can enhance the way lights move in a light show.

Trigger the light show on the tower by raising the handles.

Mixing different inputs to produce the right balance of sound for the performance is an important task for any show.

Adjust the sound levels in the studio for ideal audio recording.

Getting a camera into exactly the right position to capture a shot requires a lot of precise movement and great communication with the actors.

Release the camera down the track to shoot the movie scene.

Innovative audiovisual technology can bring new characters to life through the use of holograms.

Set the stage for the hologram performer to start the show.

Visual and audio effects make a powerful impact and can be used to help the audience focus on different parts of the performance.

Set up the music concert by switching on the lights and sound.