RoboBlocky can be accessed by any modern web browser (Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Raspberry Pi, iPad, tablet, smartphone) to experiment with virtual Linkbot robots. No account and downloads are necessary.
In order to control hardware Linkbots and Barobo Arduino-Compatible boards, either in RoboBlocky, Ch, or Python, software must be downloaded and installed on the computer. This software is available for Windows, MacOSX, and Chromebook machines as well as Raspberry Pi.
Windows and MacOSX: To control Linkbots and Barobo Arduino-Compatible boards using the block-based programming available in RoboBlocky, users can download and install Linkbot Labs, which is then accessible via the RoboBlocky left sidebar. Linkbot Labs includes a full suite of applications for C programming capabilities. These applications include:
Chromebooks: Chrome OS v. 89 or above is required. No software installation is needed to control hardware Linkbots and Arduino Uno Boards in Chromebooks. Just open your browser and get started.
Raspberry Pi: The new version of LInkbot Labs for Raspberry Pi runs in Raspbian and Raspberry Pi OS. Linkbot Labs includes C-STEM Studio, Linkbot Labs, and Ch (Ch is free for Raspberry Pi).
A RoboBlocky account is required to download the software. If you don't already have an account, you can sign up for a free account here. Once you are signed in to your account, click here to go to the Downloads page.