Makeblock Codey Rocky User Manual

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Codey Rocky
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Makeblock Codey Rocky Specifications

General

Brand	Makeblock
Model	Codey Rocky
Category	Robotics
Language	English

Summary

A Tour of the Interface

Menu Options

Overview of menu functions like language, files, and help.

Interface Areas

Description of Stage, Blocks, and Script areas in mBlock 5.

Connecting Codey Rocky to mBlock 5

Step 1: Open and Connect

Instructions to open mBlock 5 and connect Codey via USB.

Step 2: Powering On

Procedure to power on the Codey robot.

Step 3: Establish Connection

Guide to finding the connect button and selecting the serial port.

Quick Start Guide

Create a Codey Rocky Project

Steps to create a basic Codey Rocky project.

Block Combination

How to combine 'when Codey is shaking' and 'play sound' blocks.

Upload Program to Device

Procedure to upload the created program to Codey.

Create a Stage Project

Add and Manage Sprites

Steps to add, delete, and manage sprites.

Animate Sprite Movement

Using the 'move 10 steps' block to animate sprites.

Add Sound and Events

Incorporating sound effects and event triggers for sprites.

Save Your Project

Instructions on how to save the stage project.

Change Codey's Emotions with Buttons

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of changing Codey's emotions.

Create: Add Sound and Expression

Steps to add sound effects and visual expressions for Codey.

Create: Add Button Event

Adding the 'when button A is pressed' event to trigger actions.

Have a Try: Test Button Inputs

Instructions to test Codey's reactions to button presses.

Challenge: Customize Emotions/Sounds

Task to expand Codey's emotional expressions and sounds.

Use Codey to Create LED Animations

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of LED animations.

Create: Add Images and Loops

Steps to add images and use loops for LED animations.

Create: Add Event

Adding the 'when Codey is shaking' event.

Have a Try: Test Animations

Instructions to test LED animations by shaking Codey.

Challenge: Custom Animations

Task to create unique LED animations by drawing images.

Turn Codey into a Musician

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of Codey playing music.

Create: Add Notes and Events

Steps to add musical notes and link them to button presses.

Create: Volume and Potentiometer

Adding volume control using the gear potentiometer.

Create: Loops and Startup Event

Using loops and startup events for music playback.

Have a Try: Test Music

Instructions to test music playback and volume.

Challenge: Enhance Music

Task to add more sound or light effects to music.

Make Codey Blink Eyes

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of Codey blinking eyes.

Create: Facial Expressions

Using 'show image' blocks to create facial expressions.

Create: Loops and Startup Event

Implementing blinking with loops and startup events.

Create: Random Blinking

Using 'pick random' for varied blinking intervals.

Have a Try: Test Blinking

Instructions to test Codey's blinking patterns.

Challenge: New Expressions

Task to make Codey display different facial expressions.

Make Codey Rocky Identify Colors

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of color identification.

Create: Sensor and Effects

Using color sensor and RGB LED lights for feedback.

Create: Sound and Events

Adding sound effects and startup event for color detection.

Create: Multiple Colors and Loop

Identifying multiple colors and using a forever loop.

Have a Try: Test Colors

Instructions to test Codey's reaction to red and blue items.

Challenge: New Reactions

Task to use different materials and create new reactions.

Make Codey Rocky Avoid Obstacles

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of obstacle avoidance.

Create: Motion and Sensor

Using motion blocks and obstacle detection sensor.

Create: Control and Stop

Using wait/stop blocks for precise movement control.

Create: Backward/Turn Motions

Adding backward movement and turning for avoidance.

Create: Startup Event and Loop

Using startup events and forever loops for continuous avoidance.

Have a Try: Test Avoidance

Instructions to test Codey's obstacle avoidance.

Challenge: Avoid Cliffs

Task to use the 'not' block to avoid cliffs.

Use Codey to Make Sprites Play Instruments

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of sprites playing instruments.

Create: Broadcast and Event

Using broadcast messages triggered by button presses.

Create: Add Sprite and Sound

Adding a drum sprite and high tom sound effect.

Create: Costumes and Timing

Switching costumes and using wait blocks for animation.

Create: Receive Event

Using 'when I receive A' to trigger the sprite actions.

Have a Try: Test Drum Sound

Instructions to press the button and hear the drum sound.

Challenge: Form a Band

Task to add more sprites to create a band.

Design a Controller for Codey Rocky

View Demo

QR code to view a demonstration of designing a controller.

Create: Arrow Sprite and Broadcast

Adding arrow sprites and broadcast messages for control.

Create: Multiple Arrows

Adding sprites for Left, Up, and Down directional control.

Create: Motion and Receive Events

Mapping arrow clicks to Codey's movement commands.

Have a Try: Test Controls

Instructions to click arrows and observe Codey's reactions.

Challenge: Add Abilities

Task to add icons for sound or facial expression control.

Make a Number Bomb Game

Create: Variable and Initialization

Creating a 'number' variable and initializing it.

Create: Display and Value Increment

Displaying the number and incrementing it with events.

Create: Sound Effect

Adding a sound effect for user feedback.

Create: Button Event

Adding the 'when button A is pressed' event.

Level Up: Game Logic

Implementing the core game logic with conditions and sounds.

Have a Try: Play Game

Instructions to invite friends and play the game.

Challenge: Restart Game

Task to revise code for restarting the game with button C.