Reference

Last revision 2025/12/19

Library

  • Maqueen Library: Load via MakeCode Extensions (search for "dfrobot" and select "Maqueen").
  • Neopixel Library: Load via MakeCode Extensions (search for "neopixel" and select "neopixel").

MakeCode Block Module Description

  • RGB Car Light Blocks: Control the RGB front headlights (display colors, flash, gradient).
  • WS2812 RGB Ambient Light Blocks: Control the 4 WS2812 ambient lights (full-color display).
  • Buzzer Blocks: Control the buzzer to play music or sounds.
  • Line Tracing Blocks: Quick line tracing using the built-in algorithm.
  • Ultrasonic Blocks: Control the ultrasonic sensor for obstacle avoidance.
  • Light Sensor Blocks: Read light intensity from the left and right sensors.
  • Infrared Remote Control Blocks: Read key values from the infrared remote controller.

Maqueen Function Comparison

Name Maqueen V4 Maqueen V5
WS2812 RGB ×4 ✔ ✔
Infrared receiving sensor ×1 ✔ ✔
Ultrasonic sensor ×1 ✔ ✔
Line-following sensor calibration ✔ ✔
Buzzer ×1 ✔ ✔
Goldfinger interface ✔ ✔
LED Car lights ×2 ✔ ✔ Upgrade to RGB
RGB Car lights ×2 × ✔
Light sensor ×2 × ✔
Battery power reading × ✔
Battery box screw fixation × ✔
The motor is detachable × ✔
Chip-level built-in line-following function × ✔
Analog output of the line-following sensor × ✔
USB Firmware Update × ✔
Complete installation at the factory × ✔
The number of line-following sensors 2 ✔ Upgrade to 3
The number of I2C ports 1 ✔ Upgrade to 2
The number of IO ports 3 3
The number of servo ports 2 2
Power supply AAA×3 AAA×3

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