Task 1:
Build the mBot
Check out the example at the front of the room to see how it is put together.
Build the mBot
Check out the example at the front of the room to see how it is put together.
Task 2:
Connect the mBot and get it's LEDs flashing different colours.
Task 3:
Move the mBot forwards and backwards by pressing only one button.
The mBot must then stop.
Task 4:
Move the mBot forward then turn around and come back by pressing only one button.
The mBot must then stop.
Task 5:
Control the mBot using arrow keys (or equivalent)
Task 5.1:
Add indicator, reversing, and brake lights that work correctly when controlling using arrow keys.
Note: getting the indicators flashing right is tricky so start with the others.
Extra for experts, Task 5.2:
Use the ultrasonic sensor to prevent the mBot from driving forward into a wall when controlling it.
Automation Tasks
These tasks the mBot should be able to do with just one button to start the program.
You will need to use the cable and upload your program for this. See wired connection guide below.
Task 6:
Automate your robot to go through the maze on the white table in the back room.
Task 6.1:
Try the maze again but pushing a plastic cup around. Did you need to make changes so that it works?
Extra for experts Task 6.2:
Make orange lights flash (like they do at the road works) only when pushing the cup. Not when it's going through the maze itself.
Task 7:
Use the ultrasonic sensor to automatically go backwards and forwards on the table at the front of the room. (Not through the cup maze).
Task 8:
Use the line sensor to navigate the black line on the other white table in the back room.
If you get it just to navigate the curvy bit then you are doing really well.
Connect the mBot and get it's LEDs flashing different colours.
Task 3:
Move the mBot forwards and backwards by pressing only one button.
The mBot must then stop.
Task 4:
Move the mBot forward then turn around and come back by pressing only one button.
The mBot must then stop.
Task 5:
Control the mBot using arrow keys (or equivalent)
Task 5.1:
Add indicator, reversing, and brake lights that work correctly when controlling using arrow keys.
Note: getting the indicators flashing right is tricky so start with the others.
Extra for experts, Task 5.2:
Use the ultrasonic sensor to prevent the mBot from driving forward into a wall when controlling it.
Automation Tasks
These tasks the mBot should be able to do with just one button to start the program.
You will need to use the cable and upload your program for this. See wired connection guide below.
Task 6:
Automate your robot to go through the maze on the white table in the back room.
Task 6.1:
Try the maze again but pushing a plastic cup around. Did you need to make changes so that it works?
Extra for experts Task 6.2:
Make orange lights flash (like they do at the road works) only when pushing the cup. Not when it's going through the maze itself.
Task 7:
Use the ultrasonic sensor to automatically go backwards and forwards on the table at the front of the room. (Not through the cup maze).
Task 8:
Use the line sensor to navigate the black line on the other white table in the back room.
If you get it just to navigate the curvy bit then you are doing really well.
