5. Case 02: Light Control

5.1. Purpose

  • Programme to control the colour of the LED lights.

5.2. Material

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5.3. Software

MicroSoftmakecode

5.4. Programming

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

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

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Sample A

  • The LED headlights are in black while on start, and the micro:bit shows an icon.
  • Press button A to make the LED headlights show red.
  • Press button B to make the LED headlights show blue.
  • Press button A+B to make the LED headlights show green.

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Conclusion

  • Control the colour of the headlights with the buttons.
  • Press button A to make the LED headlights show red.
  • Press button B to make the LED headlights show blue.
  • Press button A+B to make the LED headlights show green.

Sample B

  • While on start, set the micro:bit showing an icon and the LED headlights in red for 2 seconds and then turning off.

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Link

Conclusion

  • The micro:bit displays an icon while on start and the LED headlights of the TPBot show white for 2 seconds and then turn off.

5.5. Exploration

5.6. FAQ

5.7. Relevant File