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Welcome


Overview
12Blocks is an intuitive, powerful environment for programming popular robots. It’s a visual language that makes programming as simple as drag-n-drop. Hundreds of blocks support everything from reading sensors to integrating with the Robot Operation System. 12Blocks provides rich graphical debugging tools and guided tutorials to make both novice and expert programmers successful.

12Blocks is ideal for classrooms, students, hobbyists and professionals who want to quickly and easily build projects with popular microcontrollers like the Parallax Propeller, Lego NXT, PICAXE, Basic Stamp 2 and Arduino.
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How can 12Blocks help me
·     write powerful programs by assembling blocks onto a worksheet
·     graphically debug programs with integrated real-time graphs
·     change program parameters on the fly- without recompilation/reloading
·     interface popular microcontrollers with common sensors, peripherals, actuators and devices

Features:
·     Just drag blocks from library to worksheet, snap together and press run
·     Quickly customize block behavior with parameters
·     Wizards help customize movements, songs, sprites
·     Powerful editing tools: lasso, undo/redo, copy/paste, tabbed worksheets
·     Easy user functions with parameters, local variables and refactoring
·     Source code can be viewed (and edited for Propeller devices)
·     Powerful comments can include images, schematics, web links
·     Real time graphs of variable values and single step debugging
·     Custom blocks are created for public functions found in imported code
·     Integrates with Cogmation’s Robot Simulator
·     Integrate with Python, Matlab, Excel, VB.NET, C# or other DDE/.NET aware applications
·     Comprehensive Help Manual and context sensitive help, easy install, tutorials

Links:
Home Page:                  http://onerobot.org/products/12blocks
Blog:                            http://onerobot.org/blog
Forums:                        http://onerobot.org/forums

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Propeller is a trademark of Parallax
12Blocks is a trademark of OneRobot
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Manual Version 2.5, Supports 12Blocks Version 2.5+