3. micro:Maqueen Introduction

Syllabus Points Covered

Programming mechatronics

Programming and building

• Design, develop and produce a mechatronic system for a real-world problem

• Implement algorithms and design programming code to drive mechatronic devices

• Apply programming code to integrate sensors, actuators and end effectors/manipulators

• Implement specific control algorithms that enhance the performance of a mechatronic system

Chapter Contents

• 3.1. Overview and Features
  • 3.1.1. Features
  • 3.1.2. Mechanic Expansion
• 3.2. Assembly Instructions
  • 3.2.1. In the Box
  • 3.2.2. Unboxing and Assembly
  • 3.2.3. Summary
• 3.3. Power
  • 3.3.1. Batteries
  • 3.3.2. Power Switch
• 3.4. Driving Lights
  • 3.4.1. Digital Write
  • 3.4.2. Controlling LEDs
• 3.5. RGB LEDs
  • 3.5.1. WS2812
  • 3.5.2. Initialisation
  • 3.5.3. Setting Colours
  • 3.5.4. Showing Colours
• 3.6. Exercise: Light Show
• 3.7. Motors
  • 3.7.1. Driving the Motors
• 3.8. Sonar Distance Sensor
  • 3.8.1. Reading the Distance
• 3.9. Exercise: Rodeo
• 3.10. Line Sensors
  • 3.10.1. Digital Read
  • 3.10.2. Reading Sensors
  • 3.10.3. Line LEDs
  • 3.10.4. Sensor Calibration
• 3.11. Exercise: Line
• 3.12. Gripper
  • 3.12.1. Gripper Control
• 3.13. Gripper Assembly
• 3.14. Exercise: Rescue
• 3.15. Extension: CNC Plotter
  • 3.15.1. Instructions