MorseCode

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This MorseCode app represents characters (data) as symbols in Morse Code. Text messages can be created and listened to; just as a telegraph operators would have heard them at the turn of the 20th Century. They can also be exchanged between connected Kookaberries. A pdf of this description can be downloaded from the sidebar to the right Step 1: Setup …

SenseRx

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This app allows a Kookaberry to receive datagrams (packages of formatted data) transmitted wirelessly from a Kookaberry, or a network of Kookaberries, running compatible SenseXX (eg SenseDHT) apps within the range of its digital packet radio and on the same channel. It receives these transmissions and logs them in a consolidated data file for later analysis and display on a …

Semaphore

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This demonstrates the transmission and reception of icons and sounds over a digital network. This adds an experiential aspect to the teaching of Outcome ST3-11DI-T of the NSW S&T(K-6) Syllabus  which describes how digital systems represent and transmit data. Directions Step 1: Setup Connect a buzzer to P2 on each of two Kookaberries. Step 2: Running the app Navigate to the …

ListenLog

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This runs on the teacher’s Kookaberry and listens for messages broadcast from other Kookaberries. These messages contain data collected and stored when using other Apps. The received data can be retrieved as an Excel CSV file for display and analysis on the teacher’s computer. Notes before starting It is best not to have your Kookaberry connected to your computer when receiving data …