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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