If I was not using (and our school hadn't already paid for) the "Activity Pack" that runs within the WeDo software interface, I might try doing a whole class from Scratch. So here's the conclusion for anyone wading through this thread, hoping to get WeDo - Scratch integration working on a new Linux install, plus a recommendation for a good starter distro for middle-school education:īTW Kevin, I agree that Scratch is preferable for a number of reasons. WeDo 1.0 (9580) Original LEGO WeDo Core Set The original LEGO WeDo Core Set (9580) has 158 pieces, including two sensors (tilt and motion), a motor, and a USB hub. It turned out to be pretty popular among the kids, super easy & quick to install from USB, worked on a number of devices and - guess what - the WeDo integration with Scratch JUST WORKED right away, with no tweaking whatsoever! We decided to try out Linux Mint (MATE desktop). On a related note, however, I had a student who wanted to install Linux on a small hand-me-down "netbook" or "notebook" type of computer (Acer something). I can't justify spending the time on new installs just to see if it works right now (plus I don't have access to the aformentioned Dell laptops over the summer they are checked in at school).
You will be able to install in multiple computers. Download the software and learn about the solutions system requirements. (Maybe there's something you already know or did or take for granted if you're familiar with Ubuntu? I recall there perhaps being some issue with the "plugdev" group in some other part of system settings?) This is a brand new site license for the WeDo 1.0 Software v.1.2.2 and activity pack. Bring yourself one step closer to integrating WeDo 2.0 into your classroom. One of the main differences from the newer 2.0 is that this kit is connected to the computer by a wire (tethered) where as WeDo 2. It is being discontinued at the end of 2017. Thanks for the offer, Kevin, but I'm going to take your word that it works on Ubuntu. The original Lego WeDo launched in 2009, renamed Lego WeDo 1.0 after the new 2.0 kit was put on sale.
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