Makeblock mBot User Manual

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Shenzhen Maker Works Technology Co., Ltd

Technical Support: [email protected]

www.makeblock.com

ONE ROBOT PER CHILD

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Contents

Part List

mCore

Assembly

Wiring

mBot is an educational robot for beginners to learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and experience the charms of mechanics, electronics, control system and computer science.

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WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Suggested for children over 12 yrs.

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Wireless

Communication

Graphical

Programming

Factory Setting

Part List

USB Cable

RJ25 Electronic Cable

Dual-purpose Screwdriver

Screw M4x8

Motor (Right)

Chassis

Me Ultrasonic Sensor

Screw M4x8

mCore Casing

Wheel

Screw M3x25

Mini Caster Wheel

Line Follower Sensor

Self-drilling Screw

Brass Stud M4x25

AA Battery Holder

(This kit does not include AA batteries.)

Velcro

Bluetooth/2.4G Module

Nut M3

Motor (Left)

3.7V Lithium Battery Holder

Arduino Programming

(C Language)

mCore

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Assembly

Wheel

×2

Self-drilling Screw M2.2x9 x 2

mCore

3.7V Lithium Battery Interface

AA Battery Holder Interface

Reset

USB Connector

RJ25 Port

RGB LED

Buzzer

IR Receiver

IR Transmitter

Power Switch

Motor Interface

RJ25 Port

RGB LED

Button

Me Light Sensor

Chassis x 1 Motor (Right) x 1 Nut M3 x 2 Screw M3x25 x 2

Motor (Left) x 1 Nut M3 x 2 Screw M3x25 x 2

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mCore Casing x 1 mCore x 1

Bluetooth/2.4G Module x1

Note: Please check carefully if the pins of the Bluetooth or 2.4G Module are well installed, otherwise the chip may be d amaged upon power-on.

Screw M4x8 x 2 Me Ultrasonic Sensor x 1

Brass Stud M4x25 x 4

Screw M4x8 x 2 Mini Auxiliary Wheel x 1 Line Follower Sensor x 1

After assembly, make sure to take out all the wires through here.

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AA Bettery Holder x1 Velcro x1

Screw M4x8 x 4

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3.7V Lithium Battery Casing x1 3.7V Lithium Battery x1

Screw M4x8 x 4

Note: If you use AA battery holder, please skip step 13, 14, 15, and 16.

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Batteries Suggestion

mCore Voltage Range: 3.7V DC-6V DC. There are two options for the power supply:

Option 1:

4 x AA batteries (Not included)

Wiring

Moto r (Left )

Moto r (Righ t)

Me Ult rason ic Sens or

Line F ollow er Sens or

Moto r (Left )

Blue tooth /2.4G M odule

AA Battery Holder

3.7V Lithium Battery

Moto r (Righ t)

You may need to switch the sequence of two wires (M1, M2) to correct rotation direction.

Option 2:

3.7V Lithium Battery (not included) wit h s tand ard 2. 0 i nter face . I t supports on-board charge via USB cable.

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Graphical Programming

1. Introduction to mBlock

mBlock is a graphic programming software developed based on Scratch 2.0 for the hardware interactions, which can help you read the sensor's value, control the output of hardware modules and program the robot in a quick way.

Download Link: http://learn.makeblock.com/mbot-resource-download/

Quick Guide for mBlock: http://learn.makeblock.com/mbot-get-started/

2. Introduction to mBlockly

mBlockly is a graphic programming software designed for iPad users. With mBlockly, you can easily realize many interesting interactions.

Download: Search "mBlockly" in App Store and download it now!

Factory Setting

Now it’s time to test your mBot after fully assembled.

mBot has three pre-set modes: IR control mode, obstacle avoidance mode and line-following mode.

Without App or IR controller, you can also test mBot just by pressing the on-board button.

When pressing the on-board button:

Note: the IR controller is not included in this kit, you may need to buy it on our website. It is suggested to play mBot on the flat ground for trial.

On-B oard But ton

When first power on mBot, it will be under IR control mode (default mode) and the on-board RGB LED display white. Now you can use the IR controller to start controlling mBot. In addition, you can also download APP to control the Bluetooth version mBot.

If the RGB LED displays green, mBot will start obstacle avoidance mode. Place mBot on a flat ground, it will avoid walls and obstacles automatically when moving.

If the RGB LED displays red, mBot will start line-following mode. Place mBot on a line-following map, it will move along with black line automatically.

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Arduino Programming (C Language)

For more information, please visit: http://learn.makeblock.com

Wireless Communication

1. Introduction to Bluetooth Module 2. Introduction to 2.4G Module

More detailed tutorials: http://learn.makeblock.com/mbot-get-started/

The Bluetooth module is designed specially for mCore with the support of Bluetooth 2.0 and 4.0. It is suitable for both individual users and family. It can be matched with Android or iOS smartphone to control mBot, and also can be matched with computers (support Bluetooth communication) to realize wireless programming.

The 2.4G module is includes two parts: 2.4G wireless serial-USB for computers, 2.4G wireless serial-module for mCore. It uses the same technology as the wireless mouse and is very suitable for classroom. No driver and pairing needed.

mBot also supports Arduino C language programming. Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software.

The Arduino software consists of a development environment (IDE) and the core libraries.

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Electronic Modules on Makeblock--Further Exploration

http://learn.makeblock.cc/ultrasonic-sensor/

For more information, please visit .www.makeblock.com

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Me 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro Sensor can measure the moving location of the objects, e.g., detecting bumps for sumo robots.

Me 7-segment Serial Display includes a 4-digit nixie tube to display data, e.g. speed, time, score.

Me Potentiometer can convert rotary motion to an analog input which can be used to control the speed of a mobile robot, the brightness of RGB LEDs, or others.

Me Joystick can control the moving direction of objects.

Me Sound Sensor can measure the volume. It can be used in some sound interactive projects, such as an voice operated switch.

Me Temperature Sensor Module can measure the temperature, with the measurement range from -55℃ to 125℃.

Me Passive IR Detector Module can detect the infrared radiation from human or animals within 6 meters.