Makeblock mBot Manual - page 8
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Graphical Programming
1. Introduction to mBlock
mBlock is a graphic programming software developed based on Scratch 2.0
for the hardware interactions, which can help you read the sensor's value,
control the output of hardware modules and program the robot in a quick way.
Download Link: http://learn.makeblock.com/mbot-resource-download/
Quick Guide for mBlock:
http://learn.makeblock.com/mbot-get-started/
2. Introduction to mBlockly
mBlockly is a graphic programming software designed for iPad users. With
mBlockly, you can easily realize many interesting interactions.
Download:
Search "mBlockly" in App Store and download it now!
Factory Setting
Now it’
s time to test your mBot after
fully assembled.
mBot has three pre-set modes: IR control mode, obstacle avoidance mode and line-following mode.
Without App or IR controller, you can also test mBot just by pressing the on-board button.
When pressing the on-board button:
Note: the IR controller is not included in this kit, you may need to buy it
on our website. It is suggested to play mBot on the flat ground for trial.
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On-Board Button
When first power on mBot, it will be under IR control mode (default mode) and the on-board RGB LED display white. Now you can use
the IR controller to start controlling mBot. In addition, you can also download APP to control the Bluetooth version mBot.
If the RGB LED displays green, mBot will start obstacle
avoidance mode. Place mBot on a flat ground, it will avoid
walls and obstacles automatically when moving.
If the RGB LED displays red, mBot will start line-following mode.
Place mBot on a line-following map, it will move along with black
line automatically.
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