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Case 11: micro:bit Remote Control

Purpose​

  • Use another micro:bit as a remote control for your Cutebot.
  • Both micro:bit needs to be programmed.

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 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: Remote Control Programming​

  • Set the "radio set group" to 1 in the On start brick.
  • Send radio number in 1 when pressing button A.
  • Send radio number in 2 when pressing button B.
  • Send radio number in 3 when pressing button A+B.

Programming​

links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_9JCE5Ta78DL9

You can also download it directly below:

Step 3: Cutebot Programming​

  • Drag "show icon" brick into the On start brick and set the "radio set group" to 1. Items must be the same with the remote control for the correct match.
  • Drag three "if" bricks into the on radio received brick and judge if the received number is 1, 2 or 3.
  • When the received number is 1, turn left.
  • When the received number is 2, turn right.
  • When the received number is 3, go straight.

Programming​

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

You can also download it directly below:

Result​

  • When button A+B being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot goes straight.
  • When button A being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot turns left.
  • When button B being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot turns right.

Exploration​

FAQ​

Relevant Files​