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Speed Adjustable TPBot

Purpose


  • Adjust the speed of the TPBot with the potentiometer.

Material


Hardware connection


Connect potentiometer to port 1 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 seach with "PlanetX" in the dialogue box to download it.

Sample

  • Drag the show icon brick into on start.
  • In forever brick, map the returned value of the potentiometer from 0~1023 to 0~100, and set the mapping value as the speed for the car to move forward.

Conclusion

  • After powering on, the speed of the TPBot could be adjusted by the potentioneter.

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.

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