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Case 12: The Forklift

Purpose


To make a forklift.


micro:bit Wonder Building Kit Joystick bit

Materials Required


Video link: https://youtu.be/PIhMVJYBMhM

Bricks build-up


Hardware Connection

Connect two motors to M1 and M2, the servo to S0 ports on Wukong breakout board.

Software Platform


MakeCode

Coding


Add extensions

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

Search with Wukong in the dialogue box to download it.

Search with https://github.com/elecfreaks/pxt-sonarbit in the dialogue box to add the sonar:bit extension.

Program

For Joystick:bit:

Link:https://makecode.microbit.org/_f5DVqMKrtgYA For the forklift:

Link:https://makecode.microbit.org/_UoAP69ArTfyT

Result

Use the handle to control the forklift, the up and down, left and right directions of the handle rocker are to control the forward and backward, the left and right movement of the forklift, D button to control the raisin of the forklift, C button to control the lowering of it.