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case 23 micro:bit Crawlers

Introduction​

Let the children use the building blocks and micro:bit to make a crawling caterpillar. In this process, children could experience the fun of building blocks and get a preliminary understanding of the ratchet structure.

Quick Start​

Materials Required​

Nezha expansion board × 1

micro:bit V2 × 1

360°servo × 1

Bricks × n

Tips: You may need to purchase Nezha Inventor's Kit if you want all the above compoents.

Connection Diagram​

Connect the servo to S1 and the micro:bit to Nezha expansion board.

Assembly Video​

Assembly Steps​

MakeCode Programming​

Step 1​

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

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

Note: If you met a tip indicating that the codebase will be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or build a new project in the menu.

Programme as the picture shows:​

Link：https://makecode.microbit.org/_HwoEvqEku9jX

You may also downoad it directly below:

Result​

The crawlers move forward after powering on.