Spike Essential Programming Concepts

The video tutorial provides an overview of programming the Spike Essential using the Spike Essential app, as used in the First Lego League Explore division. It covers creating a new project, choosing between icon and word blocks, and using block extensions. The tutorial also explains how to connect the Spike Essential and save programs within the app.

What is the primary tool used for programming the Spike Essential in the First Lego League Explore division?

• Scratch

• Spike Essential app

• Python

• LEGO Mindstorms

When starting a new project in the Spike Essential app, what are the two styles you can choose from?

• Simple and Advanced

• Text and Code

• Icon and Word blocks

• Graphical and Textual

What does an icon block that rotates a medium motor by one rotation represent?

• Playing a sound

• Gathering weather data

• Turning on all lights

• Rotating a motor

What programming language is the word blocks feature in the Spike Essential app built upon?

• C++

• Python

• Java

• Scratch

In the block palette, which color represents commands relevant to motors?

• Red

• Purple

• Blue

• Green

How can you add additional blocks to your project in the Spike Essential app?

• By downloading new blocks

• By clicking on the icon at the bottom

• By using a code editor

• By importing from another project

What is the purpose of stack headers in the events toolbox?

• To organize blocks by color

• To start running commands based on specific events

• To save the project

• To connect to the internet

What must you do after building your program to make the Spike Essential respond to it?

• Restart the app

• Connect the Spike Essential

• Save the program

• Update the firmware

Where can you save your program for later use in the Spike Essential app?

• Within the app itself

• On an external hard drive

• On a USB drive

• In the cloud

What happens to your program if you return to the home page without saving?

• It is deleted

• It is automatically saved

• It prompts you to save

• It is sent to the cloud