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Blockly for Dash & Dot robots on Windows Pc

Developed By: WONDER WORKSHOP, INC.

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 469 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.2.5
Size 56.1 MB
Release Date January 20, 24
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]

What's New:
Fix Variables number pad input [see more]

Description from Developer:
PLEASE NOTE: This app requires a Wonder Workshop robot - Dash or Dot - and a Bluetooth Smart/LE-enabled device to play. Please visit https://www.makewonder.com/compatibility for a... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Blockly for Dash & Dot robots and install on Windows PC. Blockly for Dash & Dot robots is free Education app, developed by WONDER WORKSHOP, INC.. Latest version of Blockly for Dash & Dot robots is 4.2.5, was released on 2024-01-20 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Blockly for Dash & Dot robots is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 469 users, 106 users had rated it 5*, 284 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Blockly for Dash & Dot robots on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Blockly for Dash & Dot robots on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Blockly for Dash & Dot robots on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Blockly for Dash & Dot robots using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Blockly for Dash & Dot robots" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Blockly for Dash & Dot robots on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Blockly for Dash & Dot robots" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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PLEASE NOTE: This app requires a Wonder Workshop robot - Dash or Dot - and a Bluetooth Smart/LE-enabled device to play. Please visit https://www.makewonder.com/compatibility for a full list of supported devices.

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Blockly is a visual drag-and-drop programming tool developed by Google that allows children to snap together commands like puzzle pieces. Take on coding challenges and invent your own creations by using Blockly to control Dash & Dot!

Learn concepts like sequencing, events, loops, algorithms, operations, and variables through self-directed play and guided challenges. Basic puzzles teach the concepts of coding through playful project ideas, allowing kids to learn and explore all on their own. Bonus puzzles are added each week for endless entertainment and learning.

Kids can confidently embark on their own coding adventures with their newfound knowledge, a dash of creativity, and robot buddies - Dash & Dot. For ages 8 and up.

HOW TO PLAY
- Connect Dash and/or Dot to the Blockly app using Bluetooth Smart/LE
- Start with a sample project or start your own projects from scratch
- Navigate Dash through a maze or around your home, using object detection to avoid walls
- Dash & Dot know when they are being picked up and moved. Program them to sound the alarm when there is a disturbance!
- Program Dash & Dot to do synchronized dances and moves with lights, motion, and sounds

If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you! Contact us at any time at https://help.makewonder.com.

ABOUT WONDER WORKSHOP
Wonder Workshop, an award-winning creator of educational toys and applications for children, was founded in 2012 by three parents on a mission to make learning to code meaningful and fun for children. Through open-ended play and learning experiences, we hope to instill a sense of wonder while helping kids develop their creative problem solving skills. We play test with children throughout our product and app development process to make sure our experiences are frustration free and fun.

Wonder Workshop takes children's privacy very seriously. Our apps do not include any third-party advertising or collect any personal information. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Privacy Policy:
https://www.makewonder.com/privacy

Terms of Service:
https://www.makewonder.com/TOS

Class Connect:
https://www.makewonder.com/class-connect
Fix Variables number pad input
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to record audio.