# Cutebot-Item Grabbing Car ## Purpose Use a cutebot smart car with mechanical claws to create a car with the ability to grab items. ## Materials 1 × [Cutebot smart car](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r) 1 × [ELECFREAKS Mechanical Catch](https://www.elecfreaks.com/elecfreaks-mechanical-catch-use-with-cutebot.html) 1 x [Joystick:bit V2](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-joystick-bit-v2-kit?_pos=2&_sid=e0b457673&_ss=r) ## Assembly ### The installation steps of mechanical claw: ![](./images/cutebot-claw-01.png) ### Connection methods: Connect the mechanical claw to the S1 interface of the Cutebot car. ![](./images/cutebot-claw-02.png) ## Software [MicroSoft Makecode](https://makecode.microbit.org/#) ## Program ### Add extensions Click “Advanced” in the drawer of MakeCode to see more choices. ![](./images/cutebot-case-24-01.png) For programming, we need to add a package. Click “Extensions” at the bottom of the drawer and then search `Cutebot` in the dialogue box to download it. ![](./images/cutebot-case-24-02.png) For programming, we need to add a package. Click “Extensions” at the bottom of the drawer and then search `Joystick:bit V2` in the dialogue box to download it. ![](./images/cutebot-case-22-03.png) ***Note:*** If you get a warning indicating some packages will be removed because of incompatibility issues, you can follow the prompts or create a new project in the menu. ### Program ### Cutebot ![](./images/cutebot-case-22-04.png) Link: [https://makecode.microbit.org/_H4MdUR2yChCp](https://makecode.microbit.org/_H4MdUR2yChCp) You can also download the program directly from the following webpage.
### Remote control ![](./images/cutebot-case-22-05.png) Link: [https://makecode.microbit.org/_6fy3K4Xctdgz](https://makecode.microbit.org/_6fy3K4Xctdgz) You can also download the program directly from the following webpage. ## Result If the moving direction of the car is controlled by the joystick, press the C/D button of the remote control to control the opening and grasping of the mechanical claw. ## Exploration ## FAQ ## Relevant reading