This is learning programming language for children Karel-3D. By words from LightBot: "Get kids hooked on coding with minutes!"

Created by Karel 3D from the 8-bit microcomputer PMD 85-2 in 1986. His later version of Karel the Robot in 3D, created first in the Slovak Republic.

JavaScript variant include only one small HTML file tested and works on all devices with keyboard and full JavaScript support in internet browser, or alternative pre-compiled JAVA V8 .jar file with webEngine and JavaFX and code in string.

ZIP Contains examples in TXT file.
More pictures and examples is here at Wiki. Wiki include ZIP with scan of original historical manuals in Slovak language from years 1987 - 1990

Today exist some variants (not mine) like: LightBot or Swift Playgrounds on tablets. Karel 3D from Version 8 is different from other Karels, can bulid a Bridges.

WebGL version: https://sourceforge.net/projects/karel-3d-webgl/
C++ version: https://sourceforge.net/projects/karel-3d-cpp/

Features

  • Auto translation between languages (Slovak - English - Spanish - German)
  • Full Recursion support ( The program calls himself )
  • v2: Optimizing performance and code
  • v3: Added new commad, examples and some code repair
  • v4: Added Spanish, Translator correcion, Command STOP: repair
  • v5: New command and object: WALL, New condition: PIT, Updated graphics, Optimized code, If browser support: Autosave/load commands and room (Everything remembers); Manual LOAD, SAVE all commands into file
  • v6: New command: NORTH; Added German language
  • v7: DO TIMES Bug repair after Jump; Added option to enter a number after a command, Example: WALK 10 or <mine-command> 4
  • v8: New object, command and condition BRIDGE With physically correct behavior
  • v9: Empty command or STOP or BREAK from dialog, break actual running program. ( This was necessary after optimizing the code )
  • v10: Can write notes after symbol // and new command FASTER. Deutsch language revision 2
  • v11: Boost speed optimize for FAST and FASTER commands, Bug repair, Translator auto indent text
  • v12: Repaired bug, bridge detection on top
  • v13b: Shadow under bridge; an executable alternative version of JAVA V8 .jar without a separate HTML file (Important: New JAVA V11 not support webEngine or FX)
  • v13.1: Add keys for Direct control and compatibility update for EDGE

Project Samples

Play Video Walking on bridge Deutsch - German language Example of commands New Version 8 Main screen in English Detail view in English

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Categories

Interpreters, Education, Programming Languages

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Languages

English, Slovak, German, Spanish

Intended Audience

Non-Profit Organizations, Education, End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Web-based, JavaFX

Programming Language

JavaScript, Java

Related Categories

JavaScript Interpreters, JavaScript Education Software, JavaScript Programming Languages, Java Interpreters, Java Education Software, Java Programming Languages

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2017-05-12
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