3. Quick Start#

3.1. Power supply method#

Note: The Arduino 3 in 1 breakout board requires a battery pack and cable.

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3.2. Switching method#

After connecting the power supply, push the switch to ON to turn on the power.

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3.3. Power indicator status#

The power indicator lights green when there is sufficient power.

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When the power is low, the power indicator lights up red.

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3.4. Hardware connection method#

All sensor connections are RJ11 type with error-proof and plug-proof design, simplifying hardware connections and making classroom teaching easier.

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3.5. Preparation for Programming and Sample Projects#

3.5.1. Download and Install Arduino IDE#

The latest version of Arduino IDE is released from the official website: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software, download by the system of your computer.
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3.5.2. Software Programming#

Download the libraries for Nezha-A master board NezhaA-main.zip
Download the subsidiary libraries for Nezha-A master board Adafruit_NeoPixel-master.zip
Open Arduino IDE, and choose tools- Board-Arduino Uno.
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Connect Nezha-A master board with the computer via the type-c cable.
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Click tools- port, and set the connections.
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Click on Project - Load Library - Add .Click.
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Select NezhaA-main.zip and add the libraries.
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In the same way, import the subsidiary libraries of Adafruit_NeoPixel-master.zip.

3.5.3. Hardware Connections#

Connect the motors and servos to M1, M2, S1, and S2 accordingly.
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3.5.4. Programming#

3.5.5. Sample 1: Control the servos and motors#

#include <NezhaA.h>

NezhaA nezhaA;    //Create an instance of the NezhaA class

void setup() {
  nezhaA.begin();    //Initiliaze the buzzer, motor and light
}

void loop() {
  nezhaA.setMotorSpeed(M1, 60);    //Set the speed of the motors as percentage in the scope of -100~+100
  nezhaA.setMotorSpeed(M2, 60);
  nezhaA.setServoAngle(S1, 180);    //Set the angles of the servo
  delay((2) * 1000);
  nezhaA.setServoAngle(S2, 180);
  delay((2) * 1000);
  nezhaA.setServoAngle(S1, 0);
  delay((2) * 1000);
  nezhaA.setServoAngle(S2, 0);
  delay((2) * 1000);
}

Click file-save to save the file.
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Set the save routine, give it a name and click save.
Click the upload button to upload the program to the Nezha-A master box.
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3.5.6. Result#

After powering on, the two motors start driving and the servos drive to the angle as we set in turn.

3.5.7. Sample 2: Play melody#

#include <NezhaA.h>

NezhaA nezhaA;    //Create an instance of the NezhaA class

void setup() {
  nezhaA.begin();    //Initiliaze the buzzer, motor, servo and light
  nezhaA.setTempo(60);    //Set the speed of playing melody via buzzer 
  nezhaA.tone(262, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));    //Set notes and beats of melody
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));    //Set to stop the buzzer
  nezhaA.tone(294, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(330, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(349, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(392, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(440, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(494, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(523, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(0, nezhaA.beatsToMS(0.25));
  nezhaA.tone(400, 2000);    //Set the frequency and time for playing buzzer
}

void loop() {
}

3.5.8. Result#

When the power is turned on, the buzzer plays a note.

3.5.9. Sample 3: Light-controlled lamps#

#include <NezhaA.h>

NezhaA nezhaA;    //Create an instance of the NezhaA class

void setup() {
  nezhaA.begin();    //Initialize buzzer, motor, servo, light
}

void loop() {
  if ((nezhaA.getLightSensor()) < 50) {    //Determine if the return value of the photosensitive sensor is less than 50
    nezhaA.showRGB(108, 30, 187);    //Set the values of R, G and B of the LED
  } else {
    nezhaA.clearRGB();    //Clear lighting effects
  }
}

3.5.10. Result#

Automatically turns the lights on or off according to the ambient light intensity.

3.5.11. Sample 4: Voice-controlled lamps#

#include <NezhaA.h>

NezhaA nezhaA;    //Create an instance of the NezhaA class

void setup() {
  nezhaA.begin();    //Initialize buzzer, motor, servo, light
}

void loop() {
  if ((nezhaA.getNoiseSensor()) > 100) {    //Determine if the return value of the noise sensor is over 100
    nezhaA.showRGB(108, 30, 187);    //Set the values of R, G and B of the LED
    delay((2) * 1000);    //Delay time 1000ms
  } else {
    nezhaA.clearRGB();    //Clear lighting effects
  }
}

3.5.12. Result#

Automatically turn on or off the lights according to the noise level of the surrounding environment.