Getting Started with the 2024 MakeX Explorer Digital Pioneer Educational Competition Kit
Thank you for choosing the 2024 MakeX Explorer Digital Pioneer Educational Competition Kit. If you are using this kit for the first time, we recommend that you read these instructions carefully to get the most out of it.
1. Unpack and check
Make sure the following parts are included in the kit. If there is any missing part, contact our after-sales service or distributors.
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Note: Keep the parts properly after each use so that you can reuse them in other projects.
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2. Learn about the main components
The kit includes a main control board named CyberPi and an mBot2 shield. They work together to power and control other electronic parts, including encoder motors, servos, and sensors.
| Name | Quantity | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| CyberPi | 1 | For technical information on CyberPi, see CyberPi. |
| For the operation guide of CyberPi, see CyberPi Operation Guide. | ||
| mBot2 shield | 1 | For technical information on mBot2 shield, see mBot2 Shield. |
| Bluetooth controller | 1 | For technical information on Bluetooth controller, see Bluetooth Controller. |
| Bluetooth dongle | 1 | For the operation guide of Bluetooth dongle, see Wireless Adapter. |
| Ultrasonic sensor 2 | 1 | For technical information on ultrasonic sensor 2, see Ultrasonic Sensor 2. |
| Quad RGB sensor | 1 | For technical information on quad RGB sensor, see Quad RGB Sensor. |
| Servo MS-1.5A | 3 | For technical information on servo MS-1.5A, see Servo MS-1.5A. |
| Servo MECDS-150 | 2 | For technical information on servo MECDS-150, see Servo MECDS-150. |
| High-speed TT motor | 2 | For technical information on high-speed TT motor, see High-Speed TT Motor. |
| Li-ion rechargeable battery | 1 | For technical information on mBot2 LiPo rechargeable battery enhancement pack, see mBot2 LiPo Rechargeable Battery Enhancement Pack. |
| Battery charger adapter board | 1 | |
| Power adapter | 1 | |
| 180 optical encoder motor | 2 | For technical information on 180 optical encoder motor, see 180 Optical Encoder Motor. |
| DC motor-37 (50 RPM) | 1 | For technical information on DC motor-37, see DC Motor-37. |
| DC motor-37 (200 RPM) | 1 |
3. Explore beyond
You can use the parts to build your own robot and program it using mBlock 5 to bring your ideas to life.
3.1 Programming guide
To program the parts in mBlock 5, you need to add the corresponding extensions first.
For example, if you use a CyberPi, an mBot2 shield, encoder motors, and an ultrasonic sensor 2 to build the robot, after adding **CyberPi **to the device library and connecting it, you need to add the mBot2 shield extension (which contains the blocks for encoder motors) and the Ultrasonic Sensor 2 extension.
Alternatively, you can add mBot2 to the device library to load the required extensions in one go.
After adding the extensions successfully, you can drag the blocks to the Blocks area and start programming.
3.2 Get more hardware
There is a wide range of peripherals that can be added to the kit to bring your ideas to life. Contact us if you want to take them home.
You can also find more technical information from our CyberPi Series User Manual.
4. About the competition
MakeX is an international robotics competition and education platform that promotes multidisciplinary learning within the fields of science and technology. It aims at building a world where STEAM education is highly appreciated and where young people are passionate about innovation by engaging them in activities such as exciting robotics competitions, STEAM carnivals, tech events, and educational conferences.
MakeX Explorer is a competitive event for elementary and junior high school students aged 8-15 years. The event blends the excitement of sports with the intellectual challenge of robot design. It's not just an event, but a captivating spectacle. Participants are tasked with creating robots from scratch, an exercise that hones their skills in robot design, mechanical construction, and programming. Furthermore, the team-based structure of the event fosters strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities among the contestants.
To view information about registration, entry requirements, and available competitions, visit www.makex.cc/en or contact us by email: makex_overseas@makeblock.com (overseas)
makex@makeblock.com (China)
5. Online support
If you encounter any product quality issues or find any parts missing when you open the package, contact us for after-sales services at support@makeblock.com.
We would also appreciate it if you could give us your feedback on the product at cyber.list@makeblock.com.
6. More information
Introduction to the 2024 MakeX Explorer Digital Pioneer Educational Competition Kit Introduction to the 2024 MakeX Competitions and Kits mBlock 5 Online Help mBot2 Operation Guide CyberPi Operation Guide mBlock-Python Editor Online Help Python API Documentation for CyberPi