Download the Arduino library for Makeblock https://github.com/Makeblock-official/Makeblock-Libraries/archive/master.zip

Copy the makeblock folder to your Arduino default library. Your Arduino library folder should now look like this

• (On Windows): [x:\Users\XXX\Documents]\Arduino\libraries\makeblock\src
• (On Mac OSX): [\Users\XXX\Documents]\Arduino\libraries\makeblock\src

Open Arduino IDE, choose the firmware from File > Examples.

Compile and upload firmware according to your board type.

Prepare for Raspberry Pi

On your Raspberry Pi, disable the login prompt from Desktop > Menu > Preferences > Raspberry Pi Configuration.

Install Python library for Makeblock


sudo pip install megapi


The initial code for python:


from megapi import *
bot = MegaPi()
bot.start() #if using usb cable, need to call bot.start('/dev/ttyACM0')


Start to write your py. file.

Wiring

Using MegaPi.

Using Me Shield for Raspberry Pi and RJ25 cable for Me Orion or Me Baseboard.

Using USB Cable for Me Orion or Me Baseboard.

See source code at https://github.com/Makeblock-official/PythonForMegaPi.