11. Case 08: Search for Light#

11.1. Purpose#


  • Build a Wonder Rugged Kit that can search for light.

11.3. Background Knowledge#


11.4. Software#


MicroSoft makecode

11.5. Program#


Step 1#

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

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For programming the Wonder Rugged Kit, we need to add a package. Click “Extensions” at the bottom of the drawer and then search “Wukong” in the dialogue box to download it.

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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.

Step 2#

Click Wukong to choose mecanum block.

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Step 3#

Drag mecanum into on start block and set the connection for servos accordingly, then initialize the LEDs.

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Step 4#

Set variable i as the brightness level and judge the value of it. If the value of i is below 50, the car turns left; or it moves forward.

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Program#

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_Kv3dfY02f52g

You can also download it directly:

Result#

The car spins itself if no light being detected, or it goes straight towards the light.

11.6. Exploration#


If we want the farther away the car is from the light source, the faster it is; and the closer it is to the light source, the slower it is, how to programme?

11.7. FAQ#


11.8. Relevant Files#