Makeblock mBot mega User Manual

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Makeblock mBot mega Specifications

General

Microcontroller	ATmega2560
Motor Quantity	2
Motor Type	DC Motor
Communication	Bluetooth, USB, 2.4G wireless
Sensors	Ultrasonic sensor, line follower, light sensor
Programming	mBlock, Arduino IDE
Motor Ports	4

Summary

After-sales services and technical support

Parts List

Install MegaPi onboard electronic modules

Install the motor driver modules

Instructions for installing motor driver modules onto the MegaPi board.

Install the Bluetooth module

Steps to install the Bluetooth module onto the MegaPi board.

Mount MegaPi and Sensors to Body Shell

Mount MegaPi to the body shell

Securing the MegaPi board to the robot's main body shell.

Mount IR proximity sensors to body shell

Attaching IR proximity sensors to the main body shell.

Mount Components to Motor Brackets

Mount RGB LEDs and impact switches to motor brackets

Attaching RGB LEDs and impact switches to the motor brackets.

Mount DC motors to motor brackets

Securing DC motors to the robot's motor brackets.

Mount Wheels and Sensors to Brackets

Mount Mecanum wheels to motor brackets

Attaching Mecanum wheels to the motor brackets, noting L/R labels.

Mount line follower sensors to connector bracket

Attaching line follower sensors to the connector bracket.

Mount Brackets and Standoffs

Mount connector bracket to motor brackets

Connecting the connector bracket to the motor bracket assembly.

Mount nylon standoffs M4*20 to motor brackets

Installing nylon standoffs for mounting purposes.

Install and Mount Shell Components

Install the body shell

Steps for installing the main body shell of the robot.

Mount IR proximity sensor to upper shell

Attaching an IR proximity sensor to the upper shell.

Electronic Module Connections and MegaPi Overview

Connect all electronic modules to MegaPi

General guidance on connecting electronic modules to the MegaPi board.

About MegaPi

Overview of the MegaPi board features and interfaces.

Electronic Module Wiring and Location

Connect electronic modules

Referencing figures for proper electronic module connection and wiring order.

Module location

Diagrams showing the physical placement of modules on the robot.

Motor and Shell Installation

Connect DC motors to MegaPi

Instructions for connecting DC motors to the MegaPi board.

Install the upper shell

Steps for attaching the upper shell of the robot.

Battery Holder Installation

Install battery holder on bracket

Attaching the battery holder to its mounting bracket.

Install the battery holder

Guidance on installing the battery holder into the robot.

Default Gameplay Modes

Function switching

How to switch between different gameplay modes using LED colors.

Gesture recognition

How mBot Mega responds to hand gestures for movement.

Line following

Instructions for setting up and operating the line following mode.

Automatic obstacle avoidance

How mBot Mega autonomously avoids obstacles.

App Connection and Precautions

Bluetooth Connection Notes

Information regarding Bluetooth connection stability with low batteries.

General Cautions