SKU: ROB0148-EN-LB
Maqueen Lite is a STEAM educational robot with a Maqueen 4.2 core. Its ABS housing comes in 4 lively colors (red, green, blue, white) and protects the core circuit. It works with micro:bit V1/V2, featuring functions like ultrasonic ranging, IR receiver, IR line-tracking, LED car lights, and RGB ambient lights—popular with kids.
1. Getting Started
This guide helps users get started with their micro:bit and Maqueen Lite by detailing the setup process, from connecting the micro:bit to a PC to downloading codes and installing batteries.
2. Example Code for micro:bit-Open Car Light
This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to program car lights using a micro:bit and MakeCode. It includes hardware and software requirements, a wiring diagram, and step-by-step instructions on loading necessary libraries and executing sample code to make the car lights blink.
3. Example Code for micro:bit-Let's Go!
This tutorial guides users through setting up and coding a micro:bit paired with Maqueen Lite to play melodies and control motor movements using the MakeCode platform, providing a practical example for STEM education.
4. Example Code for micro:bit-Start Engine for Preheating
This article offers a comprehensive guide on implementing a preheating engine effect using micro:bit and Maqueen Lite, including hardware setup, software preparation, and sample code for creating a breathing light effect with RGB LEDs.
5. Example Code for micro:bit-Motor Control
This article provides example code for controlling motors using micro:bit and Maqueen Lite, with detailed instructions on hardware setup and programming using MakeCode, enabling movements like forward, backward, and turning.
6. Example Code for micro:bit-Read IR Key Assignments
This guide offers a comprehensive approach to using micro:bit and Maqueen Lite for reading IR key assignments, featuring hardware/software setup, sample code, and visual results on the LED matrix.
7. Example Code for micro:bit-IR Remote Control
The article offers a comprehensive guide on using micro:bit to control a Maqueen Lite car with an IR remote, including hardware and software setup, wiring instructions, and sample code for commanding car movements like forward, backward, turns, and stops.
8. Example Code for micro:bit-Read Line-tracking Sensor
This article provides detailed instructions and sample code for using the line-tracking sensor on Maqueen Lite with micro:bit, enabling users to read sensor outputs for robotics applications.
9. Example Code for micro:bit-Auto Line-tracking
The article offers a detailed tutorial on implementing auto line-tracking with micro:bit and Maqueen Lite, covering hardware and software setup, wiring, and coding using the MakeCode platform to ensure precise control of the robot car along a black line.
10. Example Code for micro:bit-Sound-controlled Maqueen
This article showcases example code for using micro:bit to control Maqueen's RGB LED through sound, detailing hardware and software setup, coding instructions, and the resulting interactive LED color changes and pattern displays.
11. Example Code for micro:bit-Light-operated Sprite
The article provides a comprehensive guide on using a micro:bit to control a Maqueen Lite robot based on light detection. It includes necessary hardware and software preparations, a wiring diagram, example code, and instructions on how to operate the robot using a flashlight. When light is detected, the robot's motors activate, and when the light is absent, the motors stop, showcasing a simple interactive robotics project.
12. Example Code for micro:bit-Ultrasonic Obstacle-avoiding
This article explores the use of micro:bit in conjunction with an ultrasonic sensor for obstacle avoidance in Maqueen Lite robots. It includes detailed hardware and software preparation instructions, wiring diagrams, and sample code. The ultrasonic sensor detects obstacles within 30cm and instructs the Maqueen to turn left or right to avoid the obstacle, enhancing the robot's navigation capabilities.
13. Example Code for micro:bit-GamePad Remote-Controlled Maqueen (Switch Quantity)
In this example, we set the analog rocker as switch quantity to control the robot car to move forward, move backward, turn left, turn right, and use the left and right keys (F and D keys) to control the the left and right car lights to be on/off.
14. Example Code for micro:bit-GamePad Remote-Controlled Maqueen (Analog Quantity)
In this example, we use rocker analog quantity to control both the moving direction and speed of the car. The more you move the rocker, the faster the speed. The left and right keys (F and D) can be used to control the lights to be on/off.
15. Example Code for micro:bit-Maqueen Mechanic-Loader
This article provides example code for the micro:bit-Maqueen Mechanic-Loader, including hardware and software preparation, wiring diagrams, and instructions for controlling the loader's servos and movement using an IR remote. It covers how to adjust servo angles, use the MakeCode platform, and provides downloadable code files for practical implementation.
Reference
This comprehensive guide introduces primary and secondary school students to programming with Maqueen, using the Scratch 3.0-based platform Mind+. Through 20 teaching cases, students explore robotics and enhance their creative and analytical skills, aligning with STEAM education principles.
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