marcyDel
commented
10 years ago Got it. Thanks Joe!
On Mar 12, 2014, at 7:14 AM, Joseph Dean notifications@github.com wrote:
Minecraft Session 3 Overview
Topic:
Introduction to ComputerCraft Turtle Programming with Lua
Description:
An introduction to the Lua programming language using Minecraft ComputerCraft mod. Planning to teach the basics of the Lua programming language and how to use this language to control turtles. The turtles can then be used to automate mining, crafting, farming, etc.
More advanced users can create Lua programs and share them with everyone after
Prerequisites:
Download and run [environment check script (http://www.simplecupofjoe.com/downloads/coderdojo.html) When the script finishes if will print out something like
Version 0.1.3 - Username
30/s08933/s90/20934/93es
Send this to event organizer so we know your environment is setup correctly. If you do not get this then there is a problem with your environment and you will need to fix the environment based on feedback provided by the script.
More details and thoughts about this third session
I plan to use the materials put together by @nuclearsandwich to introduce Lua. Mostly the awesome language intro page he put together. Then spend most of the time going through a couple of turtle programs together. The goal is to enable the kids to build turtle programs on there own throughout the next month before the fourth session.
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joedean
valeriefreitas
nuclearsandwich
First session is planned to happen next week on the 28th of Jan. Overview:
Session Title: Learn to Program with Minecraft Plugins (1)
Description: If you enjoy creating in Minecraft, but sometimes feel the built-in capabilities of the game are not enough and you want to do something more? Then this Coderdojo session is for you. Since, Minecraft is based on the Java programming language this session will introduce you to Java, so you can code your first Minecraft plugin. Unfortunately, programming in Java can feel hard and confusing. This session will try to avoid the complications of the language and focus on the basics to get a simple plugin working. We'll start with setting up your own CraftBukkit server and then code a simple plugin using Java.
For beginners, there is a lot to learn and limited time. Beware that this session could turn into multiple sessions depending on how far we get in an hour and half.
Session prerequisites:
Install Java programming language: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html And make sure the two commands work in a new shell. (Note: results may be a little different, but make sure it's version 1.7.x)
(1) Note: Material based on the book "Learn to Program with Minecraft Plugins" by Andy Hunt
Basic schedule (1) 6-6:30 - Env help, play, pizza arrives (2) 6:30 - 7:00 - Install CraftBukkit and learn how to start server and connect into a server. If they get this easily have them connect to each others servers and have fun! Maybe teach them about finite state machines.
(3) 7:00 - 8:00 - Code simple plugin (begginers - hello world, intermediates - flying creepers, gurus - Cow Shooter or surprise us!) (4) 8:00 - 8:30 - Q&A and/or show and tell
Note: not going to get to much into details of the code during this session. Will be breaking down coding details in future sessions. I'm working on getting handouts together with all the details so parents/mentors can help the kids that fall behind.
Also, would like to record this session so others can view it that can't make it. For those that missed this session and want to attend future sessions will know what they missed and can easily make up the information so they are not behind others that were able to attend. Does anyone have knowledge or ideas on best way to record / stream these sessions?