PicoBoard The PicoBoard allows you to create interactions with various sensors. Using the Scratch programming language, you can easily build simple interactive programs based on the sensors input. The PicoBoard incorporates a light sensor, sound sensor, a button and a slider, as well as four additional inputs that can sense electrical resistance via included cables. The guts of the PicoBoard are identical to the Arduino Uno. Designed for educators and beginners, the PicoBoard is a good way to get into the very basics of programming and reading sensors. Check out the PicoBoard product page for more information: INSTALL FTDI DRIVER: PART 2 1 Connect your Mini USB cables Mini-B end (the smaller side of your USB cable) to your PicoBoard. 2 Connect your Mini USB cables Type A end (the other side) to a USB port on your computer. You may be prompted to install the driver for your PicoBoard once it has been plugged in. If so, follow the instructions 3 on your screen to finish the installation. Some older versions of Windows may prompt you to do this twice. INPUTS ON THE PICOBOARD INPUT DESCRIPTIONS 1 Slider 2 Change the values by sliding the knob back and forth. 3 2 Light Sensor 1 Measures the amount of light hitting the sensor. 3 Button A button is digital input. It can be either on or off. 4 Sound Sensor 4 Measures how loud something is - use this sensor to move your sprite based on sound HOW TO ADD THE ADVANCED SENSORS IN YOUR KIT TO YOUR PICOBOARD 1 Plug an alligator clip into one of the PicoBoard end connectors. There are four end connectors. They are A, B, C, or D. CORRECT: Plugged in all the way INCORRECT: Not plugged in all the way Page 2