Preview Step 1: Update the UF2 Bootloader Step 2. Set up CircuitPython Step 3: Install Mu Editor Reference: https://circuitpython.org/ What is CircuitPython? CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify experimenting and learning to program on low-cost microcontroller boards. It Read more…
Try the code below with your Circuit Playground Express board! You might need external libraries for some of the tutorials. Download the bundle version that matches your CircuitPython firmware version. Check out HERE to learn how to install the libraries Read more…
Preview Step 1: Download and install Mu Editor Step 2. Connecting your board to your computer Step 3. Installing CircuitPython Step 4. Looking into the CIRCUITPY drive Reference: https://circuitpython.org/ What is CircuitPython? CircuitPython is a programming language designed to simplify Read more…
On November 21st 2021, MangLab took Wheggo Version One and Two into the desert for testing and filming. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, four members from MangLab got to the lab early in the morning to prepare all the Read more…
Great video showing a series of modifications to a Lego car to allow it to climb increasingly difficult obstacles. Adding a degree of freedom to the car chassis makes a big difference but also requires a lot of intelligence in Read more…
In Wednesday’s lab, we started to design and assemble robot prototype II. For this prototype, we decided to keep the wheggo design but use four motors and add remote control to it. Micheal and Prof.Mang focused on designing the main Read more…
Reference: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/assembly-guide-for-sparkfun-jetbot-ai-kit-v20/introduction Process: Outcome:
There are a few sand-like spots around campus. On campus, there are also some pebble stone terrains that are interesting. Here are a few spots that we could use to test Wheggo. North Outdoor Track There is a large area Read more…
There’s nothing easy in a desert — food, water, shelter… filmmaking. Sand and dust, while obviously expected, aren’t the only elements you have to worry about — there’s also incredible heat. Shooting a movie in a desert means not only Read more…
Many desert environments are used as testing grounds for robots that will eventually be deployed for space exploration. Specifically, many deserts are considered to be substantially similar to the environment of the surface of Mars. The robotics technologies being developed Read more…