8. Case 04: Remote Control with Joystick:bit V2#

8.1. Introduction#

  • Control the drones with the Joystick:bit V2.

8.3. Picture#

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8.4. Software Programming#

Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode drawer to see more choices.

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For programming, we need to add a package: click “Extensions” at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with “https://github.com/elecfreaks/pxt-Dronebit” in the dialogue box to download it.

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Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.

8.5. Program#

The Remote Control Part:#

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Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_9Lw8CEM6mPYt

You can also download it directly:

The Drones Part:#

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Link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_05Hc6fTUcRTr

You can also download it directly:

8.6. Result#

Turn on the Joystick:bit V2 and the drone, you can send commands via Joystick:bit V2 after its vibration.
Each command is only working after the Joystick:bit V2 gets vibrated.
The flying directions could be controlled by the stick.
Press button to fly the drone and button B to give landing command.
Press button C to make the drone rotate left in 90 degrees and button F to rotate right in 90 degrees.
Press button D to add the altitude and E to lower it.