micro:bit XGO Robot Kit Extension

This extension is designed to program and control the micro:bit XGO Robot Kit. You can purchase the micro:bit XGO Robot Kit from the Elecfreaks Official Store.

Key Features

• Flexible Action Execution: Use predefined actions to make the robot perform various tasks, such as sitting down, waving, etc.
• Precise Direction Control: Accurately control the robot's movement direction, such as forward, backward, and turning.
• Battery Level Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of the robot's battery level to ensure proper operation.
• Serial Communication Initialization: Initialize serial communication with the robot using specified pins.

Quick Start

Installing the Extension

1. Open the MakeCode editor and click the "Extensions" icon.
2. Search for "XGO-Rider" or paste the link "https://github.com/elecfreaks/XGO-Rider" to download and install the extension.

Basic Examples

Action Execution Control

Block Editor Example

1. Drag the "on button A pressed" block into the script area.
2. Below it, insert the "XGO-Rider - Execute Action" block, set to "Sit Down".
3. For buttons AB and B, control other actions, such as moving forward and waving.

JavaScript Example

input.onButtonPressed(Button.A, function () {
    xgoRider.setHeight(14)
})
input.onButtonPressed(Button.B, function () {
    xgoRider.setAngle(40)
})
xgoRider.initXGOSerial(SerialPin.P14, SerialPin.P13)
loops.everyInterval(1000, function () {
    basic.showString(xgoRider.version())
})
loops.everyInterval(500, function () {
    basic.showNumber(xgoRider.readAngle(xgoRider.AngleEnum.Roll))
})
basic.forever(function () {
    xgoRider.setLEDMode(xgoRider.LEDNumber.All, 0xff0000)
    basic.pause(1000)
    xgoRider.setLEDMode(xgoRider.LEDNumber.All, 0x00ff00)
    basic.pause(1000)
    xgoRider.setLEDMode(xgoRider.LEDNumber.All, 0x0000ff)
    basic.pause(1000)
})

Get Battery Level

Block Editor Example

1. Use the "forever" loop block.
2. Inside it, insert the "set variable" block and set the variable to "XGO-Rider - Get Battery Level".

JavaScript Example

let batteryLevel = 0;
basic.forever(function () {
    batteryLevel = xgoRider.get_battery_level();
    // Add more logic here, such as displaying the battery level
});

Advanced Applications

Explore advanced features such as motor speed regulation and sensor data retrieval. For detailed examples and instructions, visit our online tutorials.

Educational Materials and Tutorials

For more detailed guides and tutorials, including step-by-step instructions and project ideas, visit our Educational Resources.

Supported Targets

• PXT/micro:bit

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.