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Case 04: Run at Random

Purpose​

  • Make your Cutebot move(move forward, reverse or change direction) as if in "his" mind.

Materials​

Software Platform​

MicroSoft makecode

Programming​

Step 1​

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

  • A codebase is required for Cutebot programming, click “Add Package” at the bottom of the drawer, search [Cutebot](https://www.elecfreaks.com/micro-bit-smart-cutebot.html) in the dialogue box and download it.

Note: If you met a tip indicating incompatibility of the codebase, you can continue with the tips or build a new project there.

Step 2​

  • Choose "show icon" in the On startbricks.

Step 3​

  • Drag left_speed and right_speed bricks into forever brick to set a speed at random from -100 to 100 of the two wheels.
  • Assign the two variables of the speed to the left and right wheels.

Programming​

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_ECTDYXJJiRLk

You can also download it directly below:

Result​

The Cutebot moves forward, reverses or changes its direction at random.

Exploration​

FAQ​

Relevant Files​