TPbot Catapult
Purpose
To build a TPBot Catapult.
Materials Requested
Bricks Pack
Assembly Steps
Hardware Connections
Connect the 360° servo to servo 1 port on the TPBot.
Hardware Connections
Connect the 360° servo to servo 1 port on the TPBot.
Software
Program
Click "Advanced" in the makecode drawer to see more choices.
For programming the TPBot, we need to add the extensions. Click "Extensions" at the bottom of the drawer and search with tpbot in the box, then download it.
Samples for program
While on start, set to show an icon, while button A being pressed, make the servo connecting to S1 drive to 180 degrees; while button B being pressed, set the servo connecting with S1 to ratote to 270 degrees.
Program
Reference link: https://makecode.microbit.org/_ib90KUXUUhVU
You may download it directly here:
Conclusion:
While pressing button A, the catapult shots out the ball; while pressing button B, the catapult lies down.