Control Software
Computer Control, Robotics and Instruction Sequencing software for PC & Mac
Flowol 4 allows students of all ages to develop logical reasoning and problem solving talents, develop programming skills and explore the world of automatic, autonomous systems and robots.
Inputs/Outputs are now named on the Mimic (for example see Wheel and Steps on the
screenshot).
Supported interfaces to control real models and robot
Flowol 4 can control real models through a range of control interfaces.
Control Boxs
fischertechnik Robo TX Controller
fischertechnik Robo interface
FlowGo
Drag standard flowchart symbols onto the page, and then link them together using the line tool.
These names are now used to reference Inputs/Outputs in the Prompt Boxes and in the new status monitor on the right hand side of the screen.
Control
Microcontrollers PICAXE
FlowIC
Run the flowchart and monitor the program. Adjust the speed or pause to demonstrate or correct logic.
Symbols are edited using an on-screen prompt box. Typing or syntax errors cannot get in the way.
Platform: Win XP / Vista/ 7 , Mac OS 10.5 PC/ Mac
Flowol 4
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Price
Single User for WinXP/ Vista 7 $360 Single User for Mac 10.5 $360 Site licence 10 users $2,360
Site licence unlimited user $3,600 Site licence upgrade from v3 $880
Download 30 days free trial
· Flowol 4 can operate more than one mimic at a time. · Flowol 4 can operate more than one interface at a time for those really big student projects.
· Flowol 4 can use all mimics and flowchart files from earlier versions. Flowol supports many programming elements: · Sequences of instructions · Branching using decisions · Loops (infinite, or based on a condition or count) · Variables and simple variable manipulation · Sub-procedures (parameters optional) · Multiple parallel threads
Mimics included in the Flowol 4 package These are progressive and introduce programming concepts in manageable steps. Most mimics include a series of graduated activities which encourage the student to explore the task further at their own pace. Results provide differentiation and allow the teacher to assess the student’s achievements individually.
All stop
Cross walk
Intersection lights
1. The first few mimics introduce the idea of simply controlling one, two and then six lights (outputs), in an appropriate way to make our roads safer.
Light house
Cross walk 2
School bus
2. Digital inputs are then added to operate several events within the same control situation. Subroutines are also employed to ensure compact and efficient programming.
Level Crossing
Automatic home
Greenhouse
3. Controlling motors (forward and reverse) are then applied to mechanisms. Responding to analogue inputs (temperature & light sensors) also helps to control the multifunctional features of an Auto-home or Greenhouse.
Distributed by: ETC Educational Technology Connection (HK) Ltd Tel: 2653 2789 Fax:2656 1627 email:
info@etc-edutechconnect.com.hk Room 1509, Cityplaza 4, Tai Koo Shing, Hong Kong
Mobile
Big Wheel
Train Set 1
4. Using Variables then becomes a useful tool to count and control. Different motor speeds can also be investigated. The virtual inputs, triggered by the mimic itself, bring extra realism to the simulation.
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