Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the mCar and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Makeblock mCar

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VI、 mDraw software ......................4 Description of mDraw functions ................4 Software installation ....................4 Button function of main software interface .............. 4 Use of mCar ........................ 7 VII、 Example of completely using mDraw software ............ 10 VIII、 See “How to use inkscape+corelDRAW software” for generation of SVG graph file.
  • Page 3: I、 Equipment Necessary Before

    User Guide I、 Equipment necessary before Hardware: ①.mDrawBot kit ②. Assemble Instruction V1.1 20150704 Software: a. Necessary software mDraw Inksape B. Software possibly required Arduino IDE (Note: If Mac OS system is used, click hyperlink to Makeblock main board drive...
  • Page 4: Product Description

    Makeblock open platform and may be constructed to four types: mScara, mSpider, mEggBot and mCar. In addition to specially designed hardware structure, we specially equip mDrawBot software – mDraw. A. mCar A drawing robot for third wheel structure may draws larger graph on the ground.
  • Page 5: Recommended Wiring Diagram (Bluetooth Communication For Bluetooth Version)

    User Guide IV、 Recommended wiring diagram (Bluetooth communication for Bluetooth version) Note: When Bluetooth is used as serial port, connect Bluetooth with port 5 OF Makeblock Orion board. 6P6C RJ25 cable-20cm Connect to Port 1 6P6C RJ25 cable-20cm Stepper motor A...
  • Page 6: Mdraw Software

    Makeblock and support Windows system, Mac system and Linux system, and perfectly supports four types of mDrawBot such as mSpider, mScara, mEggBot and mCar, and supports the steering engine mode and laser mode of Makeblock XY drawing robot kit V2.0.
  • Page 7 User Guide (1) Main interface Back to Drop-down box of origin point robot configuration Update firm ware for a Wire map Servo mode (2) Button function : Open the file : Delete SVG file : Begin/ suspend : Stop...
  • Page 8 User Guide : Machine returning to initial position : Robot mode switching button: five modes such as mScara, mSpider, mEggBot, mCar, : Setting button, mainly used for setting arm length parameter, operation speed, and front and reverse rotation of motor...
  • Page 9: Use Of Mcar

    User Guide b). Drag the led SVG format to change the size and location of the SVG drawing, or change the drawing size by directly entering the digit on the low right of the graph. c). While leading BMP file, the software automatically pop up SVG file change dialog box, and according to adjustment parameter, change the file to SVG format.
  • Page 10 User Guide c). Click icon to access the setting interface. Width must be set. Setting method: measure the distance the centers AB of two wheels by a paper tape or steel rule, and enter it in the software. At the same time, the pen must be put in the center of AB d).
  • Page 11 User Guide f). Setting of steering engine pen lift and fall parameter As shown in the figure, respectively enter the value by Pen up and Pen Down of the software, click PenUp and PenDown. When the following effect is observe and obtained, it is possible to set...
  • Page 12: Example Of Completely Using Mdraw Software

    VII、 Example of completely using mDraw software When the test is passed as described above, the mCar can operate smoothly. Slightly complex graph may be drawn. Manually or automatically reset the mCar to desirable location. (...
  • Page 13 Lead SVG graph, for example, · · · \mDrawBot Download Package\Examples of Material\Examples of Material\ Helix.svg.svg, as shown in the figure. Click the button of mDraw software The mCar begins to work. When the machine stops operation, the graph has been drawn. The drawing effect is shown below:...
  • Page 14: Please Refer To Mdrawbot Faqs - V1.3(English) For Faqs

    User Guide VIII、 See “How to use inkscape+corelDRAW software” for generation of SVG graph file. IX、 Please refer to mDrawBot FAQs - V1.3(English) for FAQs. X、 Contact us: support@makeblock.cc https://www.facebook.com/Makeblock?ref=br_tf https://plus.google.com/102486511775733872783/posts https://twitter.com/Makeblock Makeblock! Construct Your Dreams! 12/ 12...

Table of Contents