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, click File > Examples and select the firmware.

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

Use MegaPi.

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

Use a USB cable for Me Orion or Me Baseboard.

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