18. Case15: Speed Adjustable TPBot

18.1. Purpose


  • Adjust the speed of the TPBot with the potentiometer.

18.2. Material


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18.3. Hardware connection


Connect potentiometer to port 1 on TPBot.

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18.4. Software


MicroSoftmakecode

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

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Sample

  • Drag the show icon brick into on start.
  • In forever brick, map the returned value of the potentiometer from 0~1023 to 0~100, and set the mapping value as the speed for the car to move forward.

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Conclusion

  • After powering on, the speed of the TPBot could be adjusted by the potentioneter.

18.6. Exploration


18.7. FAQ


Q: While operating this case, why the car might not work properly?A: It might be the low power of the batteries, please try adding the value of TPBot’s speed and test again.

18.8. Relevant File