How to Use Function Blocks in Block Coding | Commands vs Return Blocks Explained

Описание: In this lesson from the Foundations of Block Coding course, you’ll learn how function blocks work and how they help you give clearer commands to your robot.

We’ll explore the difference between blocks that:
• simply do something
• do something and return
• follow an if condition with return

You’ll see why some blocks need extra motion commands and why others automatically return the robot to its original position.

Perfect for beginners, kids, students, and teachers learning the fundamentals of robotics. 🤖✨

🎓 What You’ll Learn in This Video
✅ 1. Understanding Function Blocks
• What function blocks are
• Difference between “do something” and “do and return”
• When to use functions instead of My Program

✅ 2. Why the Robot Needs Extra Commands
• Why “move” alone doesn’t work
• Adding forward motion
• Building a small movement sequence

✅ 3. Using Function Blocks Correctly
• Dragging a function block
• Adding movement inside the function
• Making the robot follow your instructions

✅ 4. Creating a Zigzag Pattern
• Adding forward + turn
• Movement without returning

✅ 5. Why the Robot Doesn’t Return
• Not using the return function
• How return changes robot behavior
• Preview of upcoming lesson on return blocks

🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Recap of previous block types
00:08 – What function blocks do
00:14 – Why each block holds a unique command
00:25 – Controls, motions, sensors and logic recap
00:30 – Understanding the function block types
00:45 – Difference between command vs return block
01:00 – Moving forward two steps
01:24 – Adding more motion blocks
01:39 – Why the robot doesn’t return
01:55 – Testing the movement
02:31 – Creating a zigzag movement
02:57 – Robot behavior without return
03:04 – When the robot would return
03:09 – Preview of upcoming lessons

🌟 Why Watch This Lesson?
This video is great for:
✔ Kids learning robotics
✔ Students using block-coding tools
✔ Teachers explaining function blocks
✔ Anyone learning how robots follow commands
✔ Complete beginners who want simple, clear explanations

By the end, you’ll understand how function blocks, return behaviors, and motion commands work together to control a robot.


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