In this tutorial, I will discuss about integrating Xamarin.Forms to Edubot.

If you’re interested in IoT (Internet of Things), this is the article for you.

What is Edubot?

It’s a Mobile Robot created for Kto12 Learners

Basic programmable mobile robot for young (and not so young) learners. Graphical programming style is used to program the robot - programming is done by assembling together a set of blocks, very much like playing on a jigsaw puzzle.

E-Gizmo Edubot Link.

How to Start?

1. Download the Arduino IDE and the ArduBlock tool

Download Arduino IDE.

Download ArduBlock Tool.

2. Install Arduino IDE

• After downloading the Arduino IDE, install it on your desired location

• Go to Arduino IDE Installation Path

• Extract the ArduBlock jar file and place it in tools folder

3. Open Arduio IDE and Set the Board and COM Port

• Connect the Edubot to your PC

• Set Board to Gizduino (mini) w/ ATmega168

• Set COM Port

Open ArduBlock

• Tools > ArduBlock

• Create your first Edubot Program

• Drag and drop the components and follow the program below

• Click Upload to Arduino

You have created your first Edubot Program!

Now let’s work on the most exciting part.

Connect your Edubot with Xamarin.Forms Application (to be updated)

• Download the Xamarin.Forms Application below

EdubotRemote Github Repository

• Open EdubotRemote.sln

• Connect your Android Device to your PC and run the application

• Make sure bluetooth is turned on when you run the application

• Open ArduBlock Tool and Open EdubotDuino.abp

• Connect your bluetooth mobule (AT-09) to your Edubot

• Upload your program to your Edubot

And now you have it! Play now with your Edubot using your Android/iOS device