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Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 4
Part I General questions...................................................................................................................... 5
How to connect Makeblock robot with mBlock.........................................................................5
How to upgrade firmware for Makeblock robot with mBlock.................................................10
How to reset default program manually with mBlock..............................................................12
How to upload my program to the Makeblock robot with mBlock......................................... 13
What is the difference between upgrade firmware and reset default program.........................16
Why my Makeblock robot doesn't move when I set low motor speed.....................................18
Part II mBot....................................................................................................................................... 22
How to replace motor shaft for mBot....................................................................................... 22
Why the Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Mode doesn't work on mBot...................................23
Why the Line Follower Mode doesn't work on mBot.............................................................. 24
How to connect 2.4G wireless serial to my mBot.................................................................... 27
How to change the speed of mBot with IR remote controller.................................................. 28
Issues related to Battery............................................................................................................ 29
Useful links for mBot................................................................................................................31
Part III Ranger...................................................................................................................................33
Why the motors are not working properly as they should be...................................................33
Can I use 2.4G wireless module for my Ranger.......................................................................35
Why the Ranger cannot avoid objects in object avoidance mode............................................ 36
What should I do if the Nervous Bird could not keep balanced?............................................. 37
Questions related to Bluetooth connection on Mobile devices................................................ 38
Why my Ranger moves once I turn it on.................................................................................. 44
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Part I General Questions
How to Connect Makeblock Robot with mBlock
Guide to connecting Makeblock robots to the mBlock software using USB.
How to Upgrade Firmware for Makeblock Robot with mBlock
Steps for updating the robot's firmware via the mBlock application.
How to Reset Default Program Manually with mBlock
Instructions for restoring the robot's factory default program using mBlock.
How to Upload My Program to the Makeblock Robot with mBlock
Process for transferring custom programs from mBlock to the Makeblock robot.
Difference Between Firmware Upgrade and Reset Default Program
Explains the distinct functions of firmware upgrades versus resetting the default program.
Robot Not Moving at Low Motor Speed
Troubleshooting tips for robots not moving due to low motor speed settings.
Comparison of Bluetooth, 2.4G, and USB Connections
Compares different connection methods for Makeblock robots and mBlock.
Troubleshooting Mobile App Connection Issues
Solutions for common issues when a Makeblock robot fails to connect to its mobile application.
Part II mBot
How to Replace Motor Shaft for mBot
Tutorial on replacing a broken motor shaft on the mBot robot.
Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Mode Not Working on mBot
Troubleshooting steps for the mBot's ultrasonic obstacle avoidance feature.
Line Follower Mode Not Working on mBot
Solutions for issues with the mBot's line follower functionality.
Connecting mBot via 2.4G Wireless Serial
Guide for establishing a 2.4G wireless connection for the mBot.
Changing mBot Speed with IR Remote Controller
Adjusting the mBot's speed using the IR remote control.
mBot Battery Issues and Troubleshooting
Information and troubleshooting for battery-related problems with the mBot.
Useful Links for mBot
A collection of helpful external resources and tutorials for the mBot.
Part III Ranger
Ranger Motors Not Working Properly
Troubleshooting motor issues for the Makeblock Ranger robot.
Using 2.4G Wireless Module with Ranger
Information on using a 2.4G wireless module with the Ranger robot.
Ranger Object Avoidance Mode Not Working
Diagnosing problems with the Ranger's object avoidance capability.
Nervous Bird Balancing Issues
Troubleshooting steps for the Nervous Bird's balancing issues.
Bluetooth Connection Issues with Mobile Devices
Common questions and solutions for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile devices.
Makeblock App Synchronization Fails
Resolving "synchronization fails" errors in the Makeblock App.
Ranger Moves Upon Power On
Troubleshooting unexpected movement of the Ranger upon powering on.
Part IV Starter
Starter Motors Not Working Properly
Solutions for non-functional motors on the Makeblock Starter.
Starter IR vs. Bluetooth Version Differences
Explains the distinctions between the IR and Bluetooth versions of the Starter.
Operating the IR Version Starter
Guide to operating the IR version of the Makeblock Starter.
Using 2.4G Module with Starter
Determines if a 2.4G module can substitute the Bluetooth module on the Starter.
Starter Bluetooth Connection with Mobile Devices
Common questions and solutions for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile devices.
Starter Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Mode Failure
Troubleshooting the ultrasonic obstacle avoidance mode on the Starter.
Checking for Lost Bootloader on Starter Main Board
Procedure to verify if the Starter's main board has lost its bootloader.
Starter Battery Information
Information and advice regarding batteries for the Makeblock Starter.
Programming the Robotic Arm Add-on for Starter
Instructions for programming the Robotic Arm add-on for the Starter.
Part V Ultimate 2.0
Ultimate 2.0 Motors Not Working Properly
Troubleshooting steps for malfunctioning motors on the Ultimate 2.0.
Ultimate 2.0 Bluetooth Connection with Mobile Devices
Common questions and solutions for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile devices.
Using 2.4G Wireless Module with Ultimate 2.0
Information on using a 2.4G wireless module for the Ultimate 2.0.
Ultimate 2.0 Self-Balancing Robot Issues
Troubleshooting advice for the self-balancing robot's inability to maintain balance.
Ultimate 2.0 Battery Information
Information and advice regarding batteries for the Ultimate 2.0.
Ultimate 2.0 Starts Moving Upon Power On
Diagnosing why the Ultimate 2.0 automatically starts upon powering on.
Part VI LaserBot
Testing X, Y Axis Wire Connection on LaserBot
Procedure to verify correct wiring for the LaserBot's X and Y axes.
Testing LaserBot Laser for Faults
Steps to test the LaserBot's laser module for potential defects.
Laser Head Reaches Axis Without Stopping
Troubleshooting laser head over-travel issues on the X or Y axis.
Fixing X or Y Axis Not Moving During Homing
Solutions for when the X or Y axis fails to move during the homing process.
Image Size Distortion on LaserBot X or Y Axis
Diagnosing image distortion on the X or Y axis during cutting/engraving.
LaserBot Serial Port Not Appearing on mLaser (Mac)
Resolving issues with the serial port not appearing on mLaser for Mac users.
Entering mLaser with Chinese Opening Page
Guide to navigating mLaser's interface when the initial page is in Chinese.
mLaser Interface Black Instead of White
Troubleshooting a black interface in mLaser on older computer systems.
mLaser Damaged Error on Mac
Solutions for the "damaged app" error when opening mLaser on macOS.
Laser On But Not Cutting or Engraving
Diagnosing why the laser is active but not cutting or engraving.
Part VII XY Plotter
XY Plotter Stepper Motor Abnormal Operation
Troubleshooting abnormal behavior of XY Plotter stepper motors.
XY Plotter Incorrect Drawing Issues
Solutions for drawing incorrect or mirrored images with the XY Plotter.
XY Plotter Abnormal Homing Test
Troubleshooting abnormal behavior during the XY Plotter's homing test.
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