AustSTEM Kookaberry, Quick Manual

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Worksheet KIS004
K
OOKABERRY
Q
UICK
M
ANUAL
Information Sheet: KIS004
Revision:
Date of Publication: 11th December, 2019
Name: Kookberry Quick Manual
Apps: Nil
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is the Kookaberry? 2
The Kookaberry is an easy-to-use micro-computer designed in Australia to engage both students
and teachers at the basic data level of our digital world.
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Getting Started 2
Learn how to switch on and find your way around the Kookaberry 2
Using the Kookaberry 4
The Kookaberry has been designed to enhance the teaching of all subjects in the absence of both
the internet and WiFi.
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Accessing and Using the USB Memory 4
The Kookaberry stores its apps and measured data in a USB memory on the board. 4
Backing up and adding new app files 6
It is good practice to backup all the folders and files that come with your Kookaberry to a separate
location within your PC
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Repairing the USB Memory 6
What to do in the rare case of problems with running apps or menu screen errors 6
ANNEX A: Loading the KookaIDE 8
The KookaIDE is a programme on a Windows computer which can access, write, edit and run
MicroPython programmes on a connected Kookaberry.
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ANNEX B: Displaying the Teachers’ Window 10
The Teachers’ Window allows the display on the Kookaberry’s screen to be mirrored onto the
screen of a Windows computer.
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The AustSTEM Foundation Page 1
The AustSTEM Foundation – www.auststem.com.au Page 1