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Case17：Gesture-controlled TPBot

Purpose​

  • Control the movement(forward, back, turn left/right) by your hands gesture.

Material​

Hardware connection​

Connect gesture sensor to IIC port on TPBot.

Software​

MicroSoftmakecode

Programming​

Click "Advanced" to see more choices in the MakeCode drawer.

  • 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.

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

Sample​

  • Drag the show icon brick into on start.
  • Detect the hands gesture through the gesture sensor, set the car to move forward at the speed of 40% for 1s while detecting your hand waving upward.
  • Code with a similar way for the gesture of waving downward, left and right.

Conclusion​

  • Face your hands onto the gesture sensor, control TPBot's movement with your hands gesture.

Exploration​

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.

Relevant File​