13. Case 11: micro:bit Remote Control

13.1. Purpose

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• Use another micro:bit as a remote control for your Cutebot.

• Both micro:bit needs to be programmed.

13.2. Materials

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• 1 x Cutebot Kit

• 1 x micro:bit

13.3. Software Platform

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MicroSoft makecode

13.4. Programming

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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 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: Remote Control Programming

• Set the “radio set group” to 1 in the On start brick.

• Send radio number in 1 when pressing button A.

• Send radio number in 2 when pressing button B.

• Send radio number in 3 when pressing button A+B.

Programming

links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_VbpXHCC4jW3T

You can also download it directly below:

Step 3: Cutebot Programming

• Drag “show icon” brick into the On start brick and set the “radio set group” to 1. Items must be the same with the remote control for the correct match.

• Drag three “if” bricks into the on radio received brick and judge if the received number is 1, 2 or 3.

• When the received number is 1, turn left.

• When the received number is 2, turn right.

• When the received number is 3, go straight.

Programming

Links: https://makecode.microbit.org/_MreDFh8se1LK

You can also download it directly below:

13.5. Result

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• When button A+B being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot goes straight.

• When button A being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot turns left.

• When button B being pressed on the remote control, the Cutebot turns right.

13.6. Exploration

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13.7. FAQ

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13.8. Relevant Files

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