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==Self-Checkout Kit (Prototype)==
==Self-Checkout Kit (Prototype)==
efore starting with this kit, navigate to the [https://phidgetseducation.edunext.io/courses/course-v1:phidgetseducation+103+2018_T1/course/ Phidget Tutorials] course and complete the following guides:
Before starting with this kit, navigate to the [https://phidgetseducation.edunext.io/courses/course-v1:phidgetseducation+103+2018_T1/course/ Phidget Tutorials] course and complete the following guides:
* DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget
* DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget


You'll start by creating your own weight scale out of a single load cell and a DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget. After that, you'll learn about barcode scanners and how they work. At the end of the project you'll put everything together and create your own self-checkout system.
You'll start by creating your own weight scale out of a single load cell and a DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget. After that, you'll learn about barcode scanners and how they work. At the end of the project you'll put everything together and create your own self-checkout system.

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Welcome to Phidgets Education

This page provides links to the online courses we provide. Find your project below and click on the link to get started!

Getting Started Kit

Learn the basics! Click here to get started: Getting Started Kit.


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Wheeled Robot Kit

The Wheeled Robot Kit will introduce you to motor controllers, distance sensors, thumbsticks and more.

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Before starting with this kit, navigate to the Phidget Tutorials course and complete the following guides:

  • DCC1001 - 2A DC Motor Phidget
  • DST1200 - Sonar Phidget
  • HIN1100 - Thumbstick Phidget.


After completing the guides above, move on to the Wheeled Robot Kit

Phidgets and Unity

Unity is a cross-platform game development engine used to create 2D and 3D games and simulations. In this project, you'll reuse your game show controller from the Getting Started Kit and incorporate the push buttons into a Unity game. Follow the link to get started: Phidgets and Unity

Self-Checkout Kit (Prototype)

Before starting with this kit, navigate to the Phidget Tutorials course and complete the following guides:

  • DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget

You'll start by creating your own weight scale out of a single load cell and a DAQ1500 - Wheatstone Bridge Phidget. After that, you'll learn about barcode scanners and how they work. At the end of the project you'll put everything together and create your own self-checkout system.