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    Case 24 - Robotic Ant (II)

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    Part 1   Objective

    Write a program to make the Robotic Ant turn.

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    Part 2   Preparation

    • Mechanical parts and electronic modules of Robotic Ant
    • USB cable (Type-B) x 1
    • Computer with network access x 1

    Follow the building steps to build a Robotic Ant. Install the MegaPi encoder/DC motor drivers on MegaPi, connect the motors to the motor ports on MegaPi by using the motor cables, connect MegaPi to the computer by using the USB cable, open mBlock 5 (PC client or web version), click +add, select Ultimate 2.0 from the Device Library, click Connect, and select the Upload mode.

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    Part 3   Programming

    In Upload mode, when Ultimate 2.0 (MegaPi) starts up, the Robotic Ant stops moving and starts turning left and right 2 seconds later. The Robotic Ant turns left for 3 seconds and then turns right for 3 seconds, and repeats this process.

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    Part 4   Practice

    Try to add moving forward and backward to the program to make the Robotic Ant move forward, backward, left, and right, looking like it is dancing.
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