9. Case 08: Auto Pick-up Device
9.1. Introduction
In the normal pick-up of the nut fruits, we usually use a stick to chop the branches to get the mature fruits, which could do a bad harm to the leaves and branches,thus, we can make an auto pick-up device by shaking the trunk of the tree.
9.2. Function
Shake the trunk of the tree to get the fruits.
9.3. Products Link
9.4. Picture
9.5. Hardware Connection
Connect the servo to P1 on IoT:bit.
9.6. Software Programming
Click “Advanced” in the MakeCode to see more choices.
For programming, we need to add a package: click “Extensions” at the bottom of the MakeCode drawer and search with “servo” in the dialogue box to download it.
Notice: If you met a tip indicating that some codebases would be deleted due to incompatibility, you may continue as the tips say or create a new project in the menu.
9.7. Program
Set the servo to drive to 90°, pause for 200ms, then set it to drive to 0° and pause another 200ms.
9.8. Result
Shake the trunk via the servo to pick up the fruits.