Example Code for micro:bit-Motor Control
Last revision 2026/01/14
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.
Hardware Preparation
- Maqueen Lite x1
- micro:bit V1/V2 x1
- MicroUSB cable x1
Software Preparation
- Programming Platform: makecode
- Libraries: maqueen, neopixel
Wiring Diagram
No additional wiring is required except inserting the micro:bit into Maqueen Lite.
Other Preparation Work
- Load MakeCode Graphical Library for Maqueen as described in the previous example.
Sample Code
Code idea: set the same direction and speed of the left and right motors to realize the robot car moving forward or backward; set the same direction and different speed of them to realize the left and right turns.
Code URL: https://makecode.microbit.org/_Ms2Ea7foPKXA
Code File: maqueen4.hex
Code Screenshot:
Result
Maqueen repeat: move forward 2 second, turn left 2 second, turn right 2 second and move backward 2 second.
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