9. Case 05: Automatic Headlights¶
9.4. 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](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r)
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¶
- Set go straight at full speed in
On start
.
Step 3¶
- Drag “If…else…” brick into
forever
brick to judge if the light level is below10
, if yes, set the value of both RGB LEDs as255
, (The combined light is white). - While the value is over
10
, set the value of both RGB LEDs as0
to turn off the lights.
Programming¶
Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_eybE8UXKx9hm
You can also download it directly below:
9.5. Result¶
- The headlights turn on automatically when going into the darkness and turn off after passing the darkness area.
9.6. Exploration¶
- How to program to make the lights turn on in different colors when going into the darkness in different time? (The value of RGB helps to set the color)