Makecode Tutorial

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Makecode Tutorial

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 Table of contents
1.What's in the package? ............................................................3

2.Getting started with micro:bit .................................................... 5

2.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Meet The Micro:bit ..............................................................................................................................6
2.3 Create Your First Project in the MakeCode Editor ............................................................................ 10
2.3 Transfer Code to The Micro:bit ......................................................................................................... 16
2.31 Method 1: Flashing the Micro:bit with WebUSB ................................................................... 17
2.32 Method 2: Transfer a program that has been downloaded as ..............................................21
2.4 Import Files from Your Computer with the Makecode. ....................................................................23
2.5 Micro:bit Project ................................................................................................................................25
2.50 Prepare: ................................................................................................................................... 25
2.51 LED Matrix ............................................................................................................................... 26
2.52 Programmable Buttons, A & B ................................................................................................ 28
2.53 Temperature Sensor ................................................................................................................ 30
2.54 Magnetometer ........................................................................................................................ 33
2.55 Accelerometer ......................................................................................................................... 37
2.56 Light Level Sensor ....................................................................................................................40
2.57 Speaker (V2 only) .................................................................................................................... 40
2.58 Logo Touch (V2 only) ............................................................................................................... 42
2.59 Microphone (V2 only) ............................................................................................................. 43

3. Introduction to the Mini Robot Car ...............................................................45

3.1 Hardware ........................................................................................................................................... 45
3.2 Parameters .........................................................................................................................................46
3.3 About Battery .................................................................................................................................... 46
3.4 Adding Extension for the Robot Project ............................................................................................47
3.5 Assemble the Robot Car .................................................................................................................... 51
3.6 Robot Project ..................................................................................................................................... 60
3.61 RGB Headlights ........................................................................................................................ 61
3.62 Control the Motors ..................................................................................................................63
3.63 Photoresistor ........................................................................................................................... 65
3.64 Light Following Robot Car ....................................................................................................... 67
3.65 The Line Tracking Sensor ......................................................................................................... 69
3.66 Line Tracking Robot Car ...........................................................................................................71
3.67 Ultrasonic Sensor .....................................................................................................................73
3.68 Obstacle Avoidance Robot Car ................................................................................................ 75
3.69 Obstacle Following Robot Car ................................................................................................. 77
3.70 IR Remote Control ................................................................................................................... 79
3.71 IR Remote Control Robot Car .................................................................................................. 81
3.72 Install Bluetooth APP and Read Bluetooth Data .....................................................................83
3.73 Multi-purpose Smart Car .........................................................................................................91

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1.What's in the package?

# Picture Components QTY

1 Expansion Board 1

2 Acrylic Board 1

3 Ultrasonic Sensor 1

4 Universal Wheel 1

5 Wheels 2

6 M3*20mm Nylon Column 4

7 3AAA Battery Holder 1

8 M3*6MM Flat Head Screws 4

9 M3*10MM Flat Head Screws 6

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10 M3 Nickle-plated Nuts 2

11 Slotted Screwdriver 1

12 Cross Screwdriver 1

13 IR Remote Control 1

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2.Getting started with micro:bit

2.1 Introduction

The micro:bit is a pocket sized computer

that has sensors and outputs built in. You
can use it to create physical computing
projects that interact with the real world,
from robots to musical instruments and
more.

What you will need to prepare now?

Hardware

Software

A browser to run the MakeCode editor

https://makecode.micro:bit.org/

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2.2 Meet The Micro:bit

New micro:bit (V2)

Original micro:bit (V1)

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The following content is borrowed from Kitronik University micro:bit
resources and guides.

The table below lists all of the features for both boards for much easier
comparison, new or improved features are highlighted in green.

Original (v1.5) Feature Latest (v2)

25 Programmable LEDs in a 25 Programmable LEDs in
LED Matrix
5 x 5 grid a 5 x 5 grid
3-axis motion sensing Accelerometer 3-axis motion sensing
On-board magnetometer Compass On-board magnetometer
On-board temperature Temperature On-board temperature
sensor sensing sensor
On-board light level
On-board light level sensing Light level sensing
sensing
2 x programmable buttons, 2 x programmable buttons,
User Buttons
A&B A&B
BLE Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth BLE Bluetooth 5.0
2.4Ghz Micro:bit Radio Radio 2.4Ghz Micro:bit Radio
Rear-mounted push
Rear-mounted push button Reset Button
button
Power off (push and hold
N/A On/Off switch
power button)
25 pins Edge Connector 25 pins
MEMS microphone and
N/A Microphone
LED indicator
N/A Speaker Onboard speaker
N/A Logo touch Touch-sensitive logo pin
N/A Power indicator LED power indicator
C++, MakeCode, Python, C++, MakeCode, Python,
Software
Scratch Scratch

The V2 board also features a number of usability enhancements, they are;

Notched edge connector. To make it easier to connect things like
crocodile clips and also conductive thread.
Power LED indicator. In addition to the USB activity indicator.
Gold plated antenna. To easily identify the radio and Bluetooth
component.

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The new micro:bit speaker works the same as it does when you currently
connect a speaker to the micro:bit and the sound output will be on both
the speaker and the edge connector. The new microphone blocks in the
MakeCode editor will allow you to write code that reacts to sound.

The Tech' Spec's of micro:bit V1 and micro:bit V2:

Much of the onboard tech has also been enhanced. The processor and
memory has been upgraded which has also allowed upgrades to other
on-board technologies.

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The table below lists key technical specifications for both boards for much
easier comparison, new or improved features are highlighted in green.

Current (v1.5) Feature Latest (v2).

Nordic Semiconductor Nordic Semiconductor

Processor
nRF51822 nRF52833
256kB Flash 16kB RAM Memory 512kB Flash, 128kB RAM

NXP KL26Z, 16kB RAM Interface NXP KL27Z, 32kB RAM

25 pins. 3 dedicated 25 pins. 4 dedicated GPIO,

GPIO, PWM, i2c, SPI and PWM, i2c, SPI and ext. power.
Edge
ext. power. 3 ring pins for 3 ring pins for connecting
Connector
connecting crocodile crocodile clips/banana plugs.
clips/banana plugs. Notched for easier connection
Dedicated I2C bus for
Shared I2C Bus I2C
peripherals
2.4Ghz Micro:bit 2.4Ghz Micro:bit Radio/BLE
Wireless
Radio/BLE Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0
5V via Micro USB port, 3V via
5V via Micro USB port, edge connector or battery
3V via edge connector or Power pack, LED power indicator,
battery pack. Power off (push and hold
power button)
90mA available for Current 200mA available for
accessories available accessories

ST LSM 303 Motion sensor ST LSM 303

5cm(w) x 4cm(h) Size 5cm(w) x 4cm(h)

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Coding and MakeCode Compatibility:

Users will not need to select which version of the device they have
before using MakeCode or the Python Editor.
Every program that could run on a micro:bit version 1 can be re-built to
run on micro:bit V2.
The editors will support both versions simultaneously for features
common to both boards.
To convert an old HEX file into a universal HEX file, drag it into the editor
it was created in and then export it back to your computer where it can
be dragged and dropped onto the micro:bit. If you attempt to use an
old .Hex file without updating it, the micro:bit will display a compatibility
error.

2.3 Create Your First Project in the MakeCode Editor

In this step you will take a tour of the MakeCode editor, and create your
first program for the micro:bit.

Open the MakeCode editor at https://makecode.micro:bit.org/

The homepage of the MakeCode

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 Create a new project

Click on the New Project button.

Give your project a name - we are going with heartbeat.

Click Create to get started with your project.

Introduce to the MakeCode editor

Now you are presented with the MakeCode editor, this is the screen you
will use to program your micro:bit.

Below is a quick reminder of the different parts of the editor, to help you
better understand the interface.

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 Sign in --- Sign in to save your progress and access your work anytime,
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anywhere.
Blocks/JavaScript/Python --- Choose your own adventure by
programming in blocks (default) or in JavaScript. Not shown in the image,
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Microsoft also eventually added an additional option to use convert the
code to MicroPython.
Share --- Allows you to share your project code in a number of different
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ways with your friends!
Program Space --- This is where the magic happens and where you build
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your program...where you "make code."
Zoom/Undo-Redo --- Sometimes you need to undo things, or zoom out
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and look around; these are the buttons for that.
Name & Save --- Name your program and save it (download it) to your
6 computer as a .hex file. You can drag this file to your micro:bit using your
computer's file explorer.
Download --- Transfer the code directly to your micro:bit using webUSB.
7 Or similar to Save, download your program as a .hex file and drag it into
your micro:bit.
Block Library --- The toolbox is where you get the blocks that make up
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your program. It is split into categories that are colour coded.
Simulator --- You don't need hardware! MakeCode has a real-time
9 simulator! As you change your program, you can see what it will do on
this virtual micro:bit!

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 Creating your heartbeat program

In the code area, there are two fixed blocks “on start” and “forever”.
The code in the “on start” block will be executed only once after
power-on or reset, while the code in “forever” block will be executed
circularly.

You only need the forever block for this program.

Grab the on start and drag it over the Toolbox.
You should see a rubbish bin appear when you do this. Release the block
to delete it.

You can also right-click on start and click Delete block to remove it.

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Click the Basic menu in the Toolbox. Grab a show icon block.
Place the show icon inside the forever block in the program space.
The blocks will fit together like puzzle pieces.

The simulator will immediately run your program, you will see the heart
pattern displayed on the LEDs.

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Click on the heart icon at the end of the show icon block. You will see a
drop down, with all the available pre-made icons.

Click Basic again and drag the show icon block to place it underneath the
show icon block you just created.
Or you can right click the show icon and click Duplicate, the same show
icon block will appear in the program space.
Choose a smaller heart from drop down.

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You should notice that when you make a change to your code, the
simulator restarts.
The simulator will display a beating heart.

In the next step you will learn how to download your program onto your
physical micro:bit.

2.3 Transfer Code to The Micro:bit

The official provides detailed tutorials on how to transferring a program

from multiple devices to the micro:bit.
https://micro:bit.org/get-started/user-guide/transfer-code-to-the-micro:b
it

It covers:
Transferring a program from MakeCode or the micro:bit Python Editor
from a computer
from an Apple device (iPad or iPhone)
from an Android device
Transferring a program that has been downloaded as a file

We will introduce you two methods to transfer the program :

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2.31 Method 1: Flashing the Micro:bit with WebUSB

WebUSB

WebUSB is a developing web feature that allows you to access a micro:bit

directly from a web page. With MakeCode this enables you to flash your
micro:bit straight from the browser without the need to save the .hex file
first, and use serial communication between the micro:bit and the editor.

WebUSB support for Your Micro:bit

If you’re not using a current version of the Chrome or Microsoft Edge

browsers, make sure they are this version or newer:

→Chrome (version 61 and newer) browser for Android, Chrome OS,

Linux, macOS and Windows 10.
→Microsoft Edge (version 79 and newer) browser for Android,
Chrome OS, Linux, macOS and Windows 10.
→Also, if you have a micro:bit V1 board, make sure that it is running
version 0249 or above of the firmware.

Pair Your Micro:bit

The first time you pair your micro:bit with your computer you’ll need to go
through a few easy steps to get setup. Here’s how to get paired with
WebUSB:

Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.

Open the MakeCode editor at https://makecode.micro:bit.org/#editor

Click on the Download button below the simulator.

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 Click Next

Click Pair and select the micro:bit device and click Connect.

Note: If your micro:bit isn’t showing up, try unplugging it and plugging it
back in. You can also try a different USB port or USB cable if they are
available.

You will see another box telling you the pairing was successful. Your
micro:bit is connected!

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 Once your micro:bit is paired, MakeCode will use WebUSB to transfer
the code directly and you won’t have to drag and drop .hex files from a
folder. Just click the Download button in the editor and your project code
will just transfer to the micro:bit.
The yellow light on the back of the micro:it will flash really fast to let you
know the program is transferring, then your program will start
automatically.

This method does not save a version of your code to your local
machine, if you wish to keep a copy of the program you have written, click
the save icon (looks like a floppy disk and is located next to your project
name in the MakeCode Editor) to save a copy of the hex file to your local
machine.

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 This will download your program file to your standard download
location, probably the Downloads folder on your computer, or whatever
location you have set in your download preference. You can copy or move
it somewhere safe if you need to keep it to reload into the editor.

Using Safari/Firefox/Other

Note: If you are using any browser other than Chrome or Edge. It may not
support WebUSB so you can't pair your micro:bit with your computer.
Every time you click on the 'Download' button, your program won’t
transfer directly to your micro:bit, your code will be downloaded as
a .hexfile. Just like click the save icon to save a copy of the hex file to your
computer.You can drag this file to your micro:bit using your computer's file
explorer.

Next step, we will learn how to transfer a program that has been
downloaded as a hex file.

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2.32 Method 2: Transfer a program that has been downloaded as
a hex file

In the previous chapter, we have learned how to download the program to

your local computer as a hex file.

Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable

Open Finder (Mac) / File explorer (Windows) and notice that your
micro:bit is listed like a USB drive called micro:bit.

Find the downloaded program hex file (e.g. in your local downloads
folder) and drag and drop this on to the micro:bit drive.

Or you can right click and choose "Send to→micro:bit."

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 The yellow light on the back of the micro:it will flash really fast to let
you know the program is transferring. Once the transfer is completed then
your program will start automatically.

After you transfer your .hex file, the micro:bit drive will disconnect

and reconnect as the micro:bit resets. If you look at the contents of the

micro:bit drive, you will not see the .hex file listed, this is normal, but

your hex file will be run.

will be gone. T

Note: In the lessons we offered, the micro:bit can only receive hex files
and won't store anything else!

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2.4 Import Files from Your Computer with the Makecode.

Steps：

1. In a new browser window open https://makecode.micro:bit.org

2. There are two ways to import or update a saved hex file in the
Makecode editor.

Drag the HEX file from your computer into the home page or edit
window.

Note: The micro:bit can only run one program at a time - every time you drag-and-drop a hex file onto
the device over USB it will erase the current program and replace it with the new one.

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 Click “Import” button on the right side of HOME page.

In the pop-up dialog box, click "Import File".

Select file you saved. Then click “Go ahead!”

The file will open in the Makecode editor.

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2.5 Micro:bit Project

What you will learn?

We have learned how to use the MakeCode editor
We have learned how to connect your micro:bit to your computer
and download a MakeCode program to it
Now we start learning how to use the micro:bit’s components like;
the LEDs, sensors, buttons and the speaker.

2.50 Prepare:

Make sure you have downloaded the files we provided that are required
to run the robot car.

Link to download:

https://fs.keyestudio.com/KS4036F

Or

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15Q2MOlBwgK1TR33pF1ov43Ush
MNH-_jy?usp=sharing

Download the tutorial package and save it in the folder you want, and
unzip it to use.

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2.51 LED Matrix

There are 25 LEDs on the front face that you can use to show pictures,
numbers, and words.

In this step, we will download a code to micro:bit to light up the

LEDs at coordinates (1,0) and coordinates (3,4).

The upper left corner is (0,0) point, the lower right corner is (4,4) point,
the horizontal direction (from left to right) is the x-axis direction,
increasing in sequence [0-4], and the vertical direction (from top to
bottom) is y-axis direction, increasing in sequence [0-4].

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-LED-Matrix-1.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
-Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-LED-Matrix-1

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Result：LEDs at coordinates (1,0) and coordinates (3,4) of the micro:bit will
flash alternately.

Next we will use the micro:bit to display the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

and then cycle through the following patterns in the following order:

"Hello!"

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-LED-Matrix-2.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-LED-Matrix-2

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2.52 Programmable Buttons, A & B

Buttons are a very common input device. All micro:bit have two buttons
you can program, and a reset button. The programmable buttons, A & B
can trigger pieces of code in your programs.

We will make buttons A,B of the micro:bit work with the LED
matrix.
→Press button A, the LED matrix displays A
→Press button B, the LED matrix displays B
→Press button AB at the same time, the LED matrix displays AB
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Buttons-1.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Buttons-1

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 Now let's send another code to micro:bit to realize the following
function:
→When you press button A, the LED matrix is lit with more LEDs
upwards, and when you press button B, LEDs of the mircrobit turn off
downward.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Buttons-2.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Buttons-2

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2.53 Temperature Sensor

The micro:bit does not actually have a temperature sensor. It uses the
temperature sensor built into the NFR51822 chip for temperature
detection. Therefore, the detected temperature is closer to the
temperature of the chip and may have a certain error with the ambient
temperature.

In this step we will shows how hot or cold your micro:bit is by

taking a reading from the temperature sensor in its processor or CPU
(central processing unit).

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Temperature-Sensor-1.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Temperature-Sensor-1
The "Show Data Device" button will appear below the simulator

If you press the Show data button, the editor will switch from the

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Blocks or JavaScript view to display a charting window and a text console.
The Data view window will display the temperature value read by the
temperature sensor in the micro:bit's processor chip.

Return: The Go back button switches the view back to previous code
window (either Blocks or JavaScript).

Source: Tells you where the data is coming from. If the code writing the
data is running in the simulator, then the source is Simulator. If your code
is running on the micro:bit and connected by USB, the source is Device.

Pause: The pause button will stop the display of new values and stop
scrolling. When you resume, the chart starts again with the current value
written.

Resume: The resume button will start displaying new values after
the Pause button was pressed.

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Download: The download button collects the data your code has written and
downloads it to your computer as a file called something
like data-11-2018-23-00-0700.csv. The numbers in the filename are the date
and time when the file is created. The file may automatically open in an editor
or spreadsheet if one of those programs is associated with csv files.

Now let's send another code to micro:bit to make LED matrix of

the micro:bit display the temperature detected by the temperature
sensor.
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Temperature-Sensor-2.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Temperature-Sensor-2

Result：When your micro:bit turns on, the temperature reading in Celsius

will be displayed and scrolled across the LED array followed by the
temperature reading in Fahrenheit.

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2.54 Magnetometer

The micro:bit's built-in magnetometer chip is intended for use as compass

to detect magnetic north. Like the compass app on your phone, this
requires calibration.

We first need to calibrate the compass of the micro:bit. Then make

the led matrix display direction value read by the compass. North, east,
south, and west correspond to 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270°.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Magnetometer-1.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Magnetometer-1

After the code is downloaded to micro:bit, the LED matrix of the

micro:bit prompts: "TILT TO FILL SCREEN", and then it enters calibration
mode.
The calibration method is:
When you tilt the micro:bit in a certain direction, the LED matrix will
light up more LEDs in that direction.

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 Keep tilting the micro:bit in all directions until all LEDs are lit, and a
smiley face appears indicating calibration is complete!

Test Result: Each time you press button A, position value read by
the compass will be displayed on the LED matrix. Change the orientation
of the micro:bit and you will notice that the position value changes
accordingly.

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 Here, we will download a new code to make the arrow on the LED
matrix of the micro:bit always point to the north.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Magnetometer-2.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Magnetometer-2

After the code is downloaded to micro:bit, the LED matrix of the

micro:bit prompts: "TILT TO FILL SCREEN", and then it enters calibration
mode.
The calibration method is:
When you tilt the micro:bit in a certain direction, the LED matrix will
light up more LEDs in that direction.
Keep tilting the micro:bit in all directions until all LEDs are lit, and a
smiley face appears indicating calibration is complete!

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 Test Result: Place the micro:bit's LED matrix horizontally facing up
and change its orientation horizontally, you will find that no matter how
you change its orientation, the arrow displayed by its LED matrix points in
the same direction. If you have a compass app on your phone, turn the
compass app on, hold your micro:bit horizontally in the same direction as
your phone and you will see that the arrow of the micro:bit is pointing at
North9(0 degree).

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2.55 Accelerometer

An accelerometer is a motion sensor that measures movement. The

accelerometer in your BBC micro:bit detects when you tilt it left to right,
backwards and forwards and up and down.

If you imagine the micro:bit sitting flat on a desk, the x dimension is left to
right; the y dimension front to back and the z dimension into and out of
the desk. We can use an accelerometer to detect the orientation of the
micro:bit, since gravity will always be acting in the same downwards
direction.

X: acceleration in the left and right direction.

Y: acceleration in the forward and backward direction.
Z: acceleration in the up and down direction.
Strength: the resulting strength of acceleration from all three dimensions
(directions).

A number that means the amount of acceleration

When the micro:bit is lying flat on a surface with the screen pointing up,
-x is 0,
-y is 0,
-z is -1023,
-and strength is 1023.

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 In this step we will use the Data View Window to display the values
of the x, y, and z axes detected by accelerometer.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Accelerometer-1.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Accelerometer-1
Click the "Show Data Device" under the simulator

You will see the values of the X, Y, and Z axes detected by the
accelerometer in the Data View Window.

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 Now let us upload new code so that when the accelerometer detects
the posture of the micro:bit change, the micro:bit will display the
corresponding number on the LED matrix.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Accelerometer-2.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Accelerometer-2

Test result:

Shake the micro:bit: LED matrix shows number 1

Logo up: LED matrix shows number 2

Logo down: LED matrix shows number 3

Screen up: LED matrix shows number 4

Screen down: LED matrix shows number 5

Tilt left: LED matrix shows number 6

Tilt right: LED matrix shows number 7

Free fall: LED matrix shows number 8

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2.56 Light Level Sensor

Find the light level (how bright or dark it is) where you are. The light level
0 means darkness and 255 means bright light. The micro:bit measures the
light around it by using some of the LEDs on the LED screen.

The first time you use it, this function will say 0. After that, it will say the
real light level. This is because the light sensor (the part that can find the
light level) has to be turned on first.

In this step we will use the Data View Window to display the values
of the light intensity detected by light level sensor.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Light-Level-Sensor.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Light-Level-Sensor
Click the "Show Data Device" under the simulator
You will see the values of light intensity in the Data View Window.

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2.57 Speaker (V2 only)

The micro:bit can make sounds, play tunes and the new micro:bit has a
built-in speaker to make it even easier to make expressive and useful
projects.

Any micro:bit sound project will work with the speaker, but with the new
micro:bit you can also express yourself with some new sounds: make your
micro:bit giggle, greet you or let you know when it's sleepy or sad.

You can also mute the speaker and sound will still come out of the pins so
you can still enjoy micro:bit music on headphones connected to GND and
pin 0. In MakeCode, use the music block 'set on-board speaker off'.

In this step we're going to make the micro:bit produce interesting

sounds.
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Speaker. hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Speaker

Result: the speaker of the micro:bit makes interesting sounds and the
LED dot matrix displays the music logo pattern.
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2.58 Logo Touch (V2 only)

The gold logo is a touch sensor that works a bit like a touch screen on a
mobile phone, measuring tiny changes in electricity. This is also called a
capacitive touch sensor, because it uses measurements of electrical
capacitance to work.

Light up your micro:bit with a heart - but only while you touch it!

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Logo-Touch. hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Logo-Touch

Result: Show a ‘❤’ icon on the LEDs while the logo is pressed. When
you release your finger from the "Logo" mark, number will appear.

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2.59 Microphone (V2 only)

The new micro:bit with sound has a built-in microphone sensor. It can
react to loud and quiet sounds, and also measure how loud your
environment is.

The microphone is on the back of the new micro:bit, and on the front
you'll find a new microphone LED next to the hole that lets the sound in. It
lights up to show you when your micro:bit is measuring sound levels.

We will make the LED matrix of micro:bit display a large heart when
the microphone detects sound, and a small heart when the surroundings
are quiet.
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Microphone-1.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Microphone-1

Result: After the code is downloaded, a small heart will be displayed in

the center of the LED matrix of the micro:bit. You can try to clap your hands
near the micro:bit. Each time you clap, the small heart on the LED matrix will
turn into a big heart.
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 Next we will download the new code to the Micro Bit and display the
volume of the sound on the LED matrix.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded micro:bit-Microphone-2.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code micro:bit-Microphone-2

Result: After the code is downloaded, You'll notice that the louder the
sound around the micro:bit, the more LEDs will light up, from bottom to top.

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 3. Introduction to the Mini Robot Car

Keyestudio Mini Robot Car is a multifunctional car based on BBC micro:bit.

It is equipped with a wealth of sensors and peripherals to help you
understand how to use the micro:bit and learn more about electronics.

In addition, it leaves lot of universal jacks of building block holes for easy
connection to other peripheral devices, you can use your experience and
imagination to create more interesting inventions.

3.1 Hardware

Note: the two colored headlights, two photosensitive sensors, the IR receiver and
two motors are already integrated in the car baseplate.

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3.2 Parameters

Connector port input: DC 4.5V

Operating voltage of sensors: 3V
Motor speed: 200RPM
Working temperature range: 0-50℃
Dimension: 99*78*58mm
Environmental protection attributes: ROHS
The motor speed can be adjusted via the PWM

Due to the small number of IO ports of micro:bit, the micro:bit board

sends control instructions to STC8G1K08 via the IIC, and then ST8G1K08
sends PWM to control HR8833 motor to drive IC, thus controlling the
motor to rotate. LED RGB is controlled in the same way as above.

3.3 About Battery

The Keyestudio micro:bit mini Robot Car is powered by three AAA

batteries. This product does not contain any AAA battery. You need to buy
them yourself to run this robot car.

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3.4 Adding Extension for the Robot Project

We have created a dedicated extension to simplify coding tasks for the

mini robot car.

Extensions are functional code modules that are installed from outside the
MakeCode editor and plug new blocks into the Toolbox. If you have used
Arduino before, you probably know about a thing called a library; which is
a collection of code that extends the functionality of the core
programming language. MakeCode extensions work the same way.

Drag the hex files we provided into the Makecode editor or use the
"Import" button to open the hex files we provided. You can see two
additional extensions in the Toolbox list, which are already included in our
code.

That is to say, if you use the hex file we provided, you do not need to add
these extensions to the Makecode editor.

Note:
1. If you want to drag and drop blocks to Create a New Project to control
this robot car, you will need to add the extension we provide to use new
blocks to complete the code.
2. For every new MakeCode project that you make, you will have to load
extensions over again.

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How to add an extension

You can add an extension by going to Toolbox and clicking on the

Extensions category.

This will open a window giving you a place to search for extensions. Also, a
selection of recommended extensions is shown for you to choose from.
Copy and paste the following link into the search box and press the
"Enter" to search.

https://github.com/keyestudio2019/MiniCar

Click the “Mini Car” extension.

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After the extension is added, you should see the Mini Car, and IrRemote
extension category appear in the Toolbox. The extension will contain the
new blocks, ready for you to use in the project’s code.

How to Update or Delete an Extension

1.Click the "JavaScript" button to switch to text code.

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2.Find the Explorer button below the simulator

3.Find Mini Car in the extended list.

Click on the trash can icon to delete the extension.
Click on the refresh icon to update the extension.

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3.5 Assemble the Robot Car

Before assembly, please tear off the protective film on the acrylic boards.

1.Install the wheels to the car base

Couple the protruding end of the wheel with the motor shaft

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Micro:bit’s LED matrix faces forward

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3.6 Robot Project

Things to Note Before Starting the Robot Project：

1. To avoid poor contact between micro:bit and robot, please make sure
that the Microbit is correctly inserted into the Microbit interface of the car
body. The connector need to cover the edge of the Microbit round hole.
The LED matrix of the micro:bit facing forward.

2. Put AAA batteries into the battery case and connect the case to the
VCC connector of the car base.

3. Turn off the slide switch that controls the power from the batteries.

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3.61 RGB Headlights

Let’s light up the two RGB headlights of the robot car and make it
flash every second in the order of red, green, blue, cyan, oxblood red,
yellow and white.
Steps：
Connect the micro:bit on the robot car to your computer with a USB
cable.
Find the downloaded RGB-Headlights.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code RGB-Headlights

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 Result: After downloading the code, the RGB headlights of the robot car

will switch every second in the order of red, green, blue, cyan, oxblood red,

yellow and white. If you disconnect the microbit's USB power supply, you can

turn on the power slide switch of the robot car and power it from the

batteries.

Schematic Diagram

Working Principle: Micro:bit, as the host, sends instructions to the slave

STC8G1K08 through the IIC, then the slave outputs PWM to control RGB LED

lights. This greatly saves the IO ports of the microbit board, for the IIC enables

to control two motors and two RGB LED light

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3.62 Control the Motors

The robot car is equipped with two DC geared motors, which are
developed on the ordinary DC motors. It enjoys a matching gear reduction
box, which provides a lower speed but a larger torque. Furthermore,
different reduction ratios of the box can provide different speeds and
torques.
The reduction motor is the integration of gearmotor and motor, which is
applied widely in steel and machine industry.

Moreover, the car boasts a STC8G1K08 and a HR8833MTE chip. To save

the IO ports, we send instructions to the STC8G1K08 chip through the IIC
of the micro:bit, then the STC8G1K08 chip controls the HR8833MTE chip
according to the corresponding instructions to control the rotation
direction and speed of the two DC reduction motors (the control process
is as follows).

Circuit Diagram

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 Let's download a new code to make the robot car go forward for 1s,
backward for 1s, turn left for 1s, turn right for 1s and stop for 1s.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn off the POWER Slide switch on the robot car base to prevent it
from moving and falling off the table after the code download is complete.
Find the downloaded Control-the-Motors.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Control-the-Motors

Result: Disconnect the microbit's USB power supply, put it on the

ground and turn on the power slide switch of the robot car, the robot car will
go forward for 1s, backward for 1s, turn left for 1s, turn right for 1s and
stop for 1s.

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3.63 Photoresistor

A photocell or photoresistor is a sensor that changes its resistance when

light shines on it. The resistance generated varies depending on the light
striking at his surface.

Working Principle: It is a resistor made by the photoelectric effect of a

semiconductor, which is very sensitive to ambient light, thus its resistance
value will vary with different light intensity.
We seek to use this feature to design a circuit and generate a
photoresistor module. The signal end of the module is connected to the
analog port of the microcontroller.

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When the light intensity increases, the resistance decreases, and the
voltage of the analog port rises, that is, the analog value of the
microcontroller goes up. Otherwise, when the light intensity decreases,
the resistance increases, and the voltage of the analog port declines, that
is, the analog value of the microcontroller becomes smaller. Therefore, we
can use the photoresistor to read the corresponding analog value and
sense the light intensity in the environment.
It is commonly applied to light measurement, control and conversion, light
control circuit as well.

Now let's use Data View Window of the Makecode to display the light
value detected by the photoresistor

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded Photoresistor.hex file, drag it in the Makecode
to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the micro:bit from
inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Photoresistor
Result: After the code is downloaded, click the "Show data Device"
button and the Data View Window will display the value detected by the
left and right photosensitive sensors.

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3.64 Light Following Robot Car

In this Step, we are going to guide you to make an Microbit Light Following
Robot Car.

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 Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn off the POWER Slide switch on the car base to prevent the robot
from moving and falling from the table after the code is downloaded
successfully.
Find the downloaded Light-Following-Robot-Car.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Light-Following-Robot-Car

Result: After downloading the code, turn on the power switch on

the rear of the car, you can use your phone's built-in flashlight to make it
follow the light source. It is best to conduct this experiment in a relatively
dark environment. When the ambient light intensity is higher than 650,
the car will continue to move.

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3.65 The Line Tracking Sensor

The car base board of Keyestudio micro:bit Mini Robot Car V2.0 contains
two line tracking sensor module, and it also integrates two
potentiometers on the top to allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the line
tracking sensor.

The line tracking sensor is an infrared sensor that uses the TCRT5000
infrared tube. The TCRT5000 Infrared sensor mainly includes an IR Tx
(transmitter) & and IR Rx (receiver), the IR Tx generates an infrared signal
continuously then reflects through an obstacle and is detected through
the IR receiver.

This sensor module is frequently used in different robots like object

sorting and line following because this module detects the surface
whether that is black or white. Black objects absorb infrared signals, and
white objects reflect infrared signals. Once this module is activated
through power, then the IR diode will emit the IR signal frequently.
Digital Outputs HIGH (1) when black objects are detected.
Digital Outputs LOW (0) when white objects are detected.

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 In this step, we will display the digital value detected by the line
traking sensor in the Data View Window.
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded The-Line-Tracking-Sensor.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code The-Line-Tracking-Sensor
Result: You can use a black and white object or hold your finger close
to the sensor. Click the "Show data Device" button and the simulator will
display the digital value detected by each sensor.

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3.66 Line Tracking Robot Car

Now let's make a line tracking robot.

The robot car takes different actions based on the digital values
outputs from the line tracking sensor.

Steps：

Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.

Turn off the POWER Slide switch on the car base to prevent the
robot from moving and falling from the table after the code is
downloaded successfully.
Find the downloaded Line-Tracking-Robot-Car.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Line-Tracking-Robot-Car

Result:
After the code is downloaded, place the robot on the paper and align
the line tracking sensor with the black line.
Turn on the power switch on the car base, the robot car will move
following the black line.

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Note:
Avoid performing this experiment in strong sunlight. Sunlight contains a
large amount of invisible light, such as infrared rays and ultraviolet rays,
which will affect the work of the line tracking sensor.

What if the robot doesn't work or doesn't follow the line?

1. Please check whether the battery has sufficient power.

2. You can use the slotted screwdriver to rotate the two potentiometers
on the top to adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. When a finger is close to
the sensor, its onboard LED lights up, indicating that the sensor's
sensitivity is good.

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3.67 Ultrasonic Sensor

Let’s look at the picture of the ultrasonic sensor module. There are two
things like eyes, one is the signal transmitter (TRIG) and the other is the
signal receiver (ECHO).

working principle:

(1) We first pull TRIG (T) low, and then give at least 10us of high-level
signal to trigger;
(2) After triggering, the module will automatically transmit 8 40KHZ
square waves and automatically detect whether there is a signal return;
(3) If a signal returns, a high level is output through ECHO (E). The duration
of the high level is the time from transmission to reception of the
ultrasonic wave. Then the test distance = the duration of high level *
340m/s * 0.5.

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Specifications:

Working voltage: 3-5.5V (DC)

Working current: 50mA－100mA，normally is 65mA
Maximum power：0.5W
Maximum detection distance: about 3m
Blind spot：less than 4cm
Sensing angle: no more than 15 degrees
Interface: 4pin interface with a spacing of 2.54mm
Positioning hole: 3mm diameter
Working temperature： -10℃ - +60℃
Dimension：49mm*22mm*19mm

Now, let's use the ultrasonic sensor to measure the distance of an object
in front of the robot.
Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn on the POWER Slide switch on the car base
Find the downloaded Ultrasonic-Sensor.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Ultrasonic-Sensor

Result: Click the "Show data Device" button under the simulator. The
distance of the object in front measured by the ultrasonic sensor will be
displayed in the Data View Window.

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3.68 Obstacle Avoidance Robot Car

An Obstacle Avoidance Robot is an intelligent robot, which can

automatically sense and overcome obstacles on its path.

Let's make an obstacle avoidance robot！

working principle：

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 Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn off the POWER Slide switch to prevent the robot from moving
and falling from the table after the code is downloaded successfully.
Find the downloaded Obstacle-Avoidance-Robot-Car.hex file, drag it
in the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Obstacle-Avoidance-Robot-Car

Result: Place the robot on the ground and turn on the power switch
on the car base, the robot car will will move forward and avoid obstacles.

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3.69 Obstacle Following Robot Car

Contrary to the previous chapter, we will make an ultrasonic following car

in this step. The surface of the obstacle in front should be flat and large
enough to return ultrasonic signals to the ultrasonic module.

Working principle：

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 Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn off the POWER Slide switch on the car base to prevent the robot
from moving and falling from the table after the code is downloaded
successfully.
Find the downloaded Obstacle-Following-Robot-Car.hex file, drag it in
the Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Obstacle-Following-Robot-Car

Result: Place the robot on the ground and turn on the power switch
on the car base, place your phone or palm in front of the ultrasound and
the robot will follow it.

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3.70 IR Remote Control

Infrared remote controls are used to control various home appliances such
as televisions, stereos, video recorders, and satellite receivers. The
infrared remote control is composed of an infrared remote control, an
infrared receiver module, and a microcontroller that can decode.

When a button on the remote control is pressed, the remote control sends
out an infrared carrier signal. When the infrared receiver receives the
signal, the program decodes the carrier signal and determines which
button is pressed based on the difference in data code. The
microcontroller decodes the received 0 and 1 signals to determine which
key is pressed on the remote control.

The infrared receiving module is integrated into the car base and is
controlled by the P16 of micro:bit.

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 In this step, we will use View Data Window to display the key values
sent from the infrared remote control.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded IR-Remote-Control.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code IR-Remote-Control

Result:
1.Click the "Show data Device" button under the simulator.
2.Pull out the plastic insulation film from the infrared remote control.

3. Make sure there's a battery inside.

4. Press the button towards the infrared receiver of the robot, the
View Data Window will display the value corresponding to the key of the
IR remote control.

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3.71 IR Remote Control Robot Car

We are going to make an IR Remote Control Robot. The robot car

receives the infrared signal and decodes it to obtain specific values from
the IR remote control, and the car performs tasks based on the
corresponding values.

Working principle：

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 Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Turn on the POWER Slide switch on the car base.
Find the downloaded IR-Remote-Control-Robot.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code IR-Remote-Control-Robot-Car

Result: After the code is downloaded successfully, we can use the

four direction keys of the infrared remote control to control the
movement of the robot. Press the OK button and the robot will stop
moving.

Note: The infrared remote control

needs to send a signal towards the
infrared receivers of the robot. The
distance should not exceed about 5
meters.

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3.72 Install Bluetooth APP and Read Bluetooth Data

We can use the built-in Bluetooth on the micro:bit to communicate with

the Bluetooth APP of the mobile phone, and use the Bluetooth APP of the
mobile phone to control the external devices of the micro:bit. The built-in
Bluetooth on Micro:bit supports both Android phones and IOS devices
(mobile phones or iPads).

In this step, we mainly introduce the Bluetooth APP we developed and

read the data of the Bluetooth APP.

First we need to download the code to the micro:bit.

Steps：
Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.
Find the downloaded Read-Bluetooth-Data.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Read-Bluetooth-Data

Next we will need to download the Bluetooth App for our phone and
connect it to the micro:bit.

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Download APP and connect the bluetooth：

For iOS system device

1. Open App Store

2.Search keyes mini car in the Apple Store and click download.

3.Click Settings, and turn on the Bluetooth and location services.

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4.Click Settings, scroll through the list and find mini car. Click it and allow mini
car APP to access Bluetooth.

5.Click to open mini car app.

6.Click the CONNECT button in the upper left corner of the APP
homepage.

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7. After clicking the CONNECT button, a Bluetooth list will pop up, scroll
through the list and find BBC Micro:bit, click on the Connect.

Note: If a pop-up window prompts "failed to connect", please ignore it.

This is a small bug in the APP. We will try to fix it. In fact, the Bluetooth has
been successfully connected in this step.

7. If after clicking the CONNECT button, the pop-up page is blank and
shows that Bluetooth not turned on, please exit the APP and restart it and
try again.
You also need to make sure you have completed the following steps.
1).Code has been downloaded to the micro:bit
2).The battery power is sufficient and the power switch on the car base
has been turned on.
4).Turn on the Bluetooth and location services on phone.
5).Allow the mini car APP to access Bluetooth.

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For Android system device

1. Search keyes bit car in Google Play.

The APP file is provided in our tutorial package, you can also transfer it to your
phone and install it.

2. Click INSTALL
A security warning pop-up will appear. We guarantee that the APP is safe,
please use it with confidence.
-Select l understand that this app hasn't been tested and may pose a risk

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4.Click Settings of the mobile phone, and turn on the Bluetooth.
Click Privacy, and turn on the location services.

5.Click Settings > Apps & services > Permission manager

1. Find the keyes bit car Bluetooth app, click on the permission options of the app,
and enable Location and nearby device permissions.(Note: Some mobile phones do
not have nearby device permissions function.)

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7.Click to open keyes bit car APP.

8.Click the CONNECT button in the upper left corner of the APP
homepage.

9.After clicking the CONNECT button, a Bluetooth list will pop up, scroll
through the list and find BBC Micro:bit, click on the Connect. After "is
connected" is displayed, click on the blank space outside the pop-up box
to return to the APP main interface.

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 After downloading the code to the Microbit and connecting
Bluetooth to the phone.
Click the "Show Data Device" under the simulator on Makecode
Editor.

Click the button on the Bluetooth APP, the Data View Window will display
its corresponding letter value, and "S" will be displayed when releasing a
button.

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3.73 Multi-purpose Smart Car

In the previous chapter, we learned how to install and use Bluetooth APP.
In this step, we will use Bluetooth APP to control the mini robot car.

Steps：

Connect your micro:bit to your computer with a USB cable.

Turn on the POWER Slide switch on the car base.
Find the downloaded Multi-purpose-Smart-Car.hex file, drag it in the
Makecode to view and analyze, and use WebUSB to flash it to the
micro:bit from inside editor.
Or you can right-click on it and choose "Send to→micro:bit."
File Type Path File Name
hex file .../Makecode/Makecode Code Multi-purpose-Smart-Car

Result:
Place the robot on the ground and turn on the power switch on the
car base, connect the Bluetooth APP to the micro:bit, then you can use
the Bluetooth APP to control the robot.

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The following are the functions corresponding to the buttons on the
Bluetooth APP interface.

Forward, backward, left and right

direction movement buttons

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 1. Ultrasonic obstacle
avoidance
2. Ultrasonic following
3. Line tracking
4. Light following

Click these buttons and

the RGB Headlight will
change to the
corresponding color.

It is used to control

the speaker and play

the music.

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