19. Case16: The Dazzling Lights#

19.1. Purpose#


  • Simulate the lights of the police car.

19.2. Material#


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19.3. Hardware connection#


Connect rainbow led to port 1 on TPBot.

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19.4. Software#


MicroSoftmakecode

19.5. Programming#


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

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  • We need to add a package for programming. Click “Extensions” in the bottom of the drawer and search with “tpbot” in the dialogue box to download it.

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  • We need to add a package for programming. Click “Extensions” in the bottom of the drawer and seach with “PlanetX” in the dialogue box to download it.

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Sample#

  • In on start brick, initialize the led strip and has it connected to J1 port, set TPBot move forward at the speed of 50%.

  • Save the variable “i” as 1 while pressing button A and set it as 0 while pressing button B.

  • In forever brick, judge if the variable “i” is 1, if yes, set the led in red and pasue for 500ms, after in blue and pause another 500ms; or set it in black.

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Conclusion#

  • The TPBot moves forward after powering on, press button A on the micro:bit to turn on the LED cycling with red and blue, press button B to turn it off.

19.6. Exploration#


19.7. FAQ#


Q: While operating this case, why the car might not work properly?
A: It might be the low power of the batteries, please try adding the value of TPBot’s speed and test again.

19.8. Relevant File#